Program Overview

Genetics II 7.5 credits

Overview

The course consists of two modules:

• Module 1. Theory part, 5.5 ECTS: The course deals with genetic theory, methodology and analysis. The overall content of the course is genetic principles and the underlying mechanisms at the molecular level as well as at the cell, organism, and population level. In the theory part, the structure, organization and evolution of the genetic material, genetic methodology, gene regulation, epigenetics and population genetics are presented. After the theory sessions (in the form of lectures), teacher-led discussions are conducted with questions aimed at tying these parts together into a context. The theory part also includes calculation exercises where genetic analysis is practiced. The course aims to give students an overall understanding of the organization of the genetic material and how genetic changes at the molecular level can affect biological processes and how these changes affect the organism, the population and, by extension, evolution. The course also includes problem solving in the form of genetic analysis as well as training in reading, understanding, and presenting original articles in the field.
• Module 2. Laboratory part, 2.0 ECTS: The laboratory course provides training in genetic experiment planning and data analysis.

Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-51419
• Starts: 4 December 2025
• Ends: 18 January 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime

Eligibility

• 20 ECTS from completed courses in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of completed courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry
• 60 ECTS from completed courses in Biology, containing Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology and at least 5 ECTS in Genetics
• Documented skill in experimental work corresponding to a minimum of 5 ECTS

Selection

• Academic credits
• Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
• Total fee: SEK 19,038

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