Program Overview

Genetics and Evolution Course

The Genetics and Evolution course is a 15-credit course that focuses on eukaryotic organisms, dealing with genetics at cellular and organismal levels, population genetics, and microevolutionary processes.

Course Description

The course is divided into three modules:

• Module 1, Genetics, 5 hp: This module deals with the structure and replication of genetic material, control of gene expression, creation of genetic variation, and transfer of genetic information between generations.
• Module 2, Evolution, 7.5 hp: This module covers population genetics, genetic variation, Hardy-Weinberg's law, micro-evolutionary processes, speciation models, and principles of macroevolution.
• Module 3, Individual Investigative Project, 2.5 hp: Students write an individual, in-depth essay on a topic related to the course, requiring finding, summarizing, and synthesizing original research from academic journals.

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: Biology 30 credits, proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
• Selection: Academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first installment: SEK 38,075.
• Total fee: SEK 38,075.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle.
• Study pace: Full time.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Type of studies: On campus.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-50200.
• Starts: 24 March 2026.
• Ends: 7 June 2026.
• Number of credits: 15 credits.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.

Department and Research Area

The course is given by the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience.