Program Overview

Master Degree Thesis Work in Plant Biology

The Master degree thesis work in plant biology is a 30-credit course conducted as an independent research project or study within or outside the university. During the course, students will apply their knowledge and skills to solve plant biology problems.

About the Course

• The course is conducted as an independent research project or study within or outside the university.
• Students will apply their knowledge and skills to solve plant biology problems.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Starts: 19 January 2026
• Ends: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 30 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-50936

Eligibility

• Three of the four compulsory courses of the Master program in Plant- and forest biotechnology (Plant cell and molecular biology, 15 hp, Plant growth and development 15 hp, Plant biotechnology and molecular breeding 15 hp, Biology and biotechnology in forest production systems, 15.0 hp) or equivalent courses completed elsewhere.
• Proficiency in English (English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education or equivalent) is required.

Selection

• Academic credits
• Application

Application and Tuition Fees

• As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
• Total fee: SEK 76,150

Course Provider

• The course is given by Plant Physiology.