Program Overview

Program Overview

The Plant Growth and Development course is a 15-credit program that deals with the developmental biology of plants and environmental constraints upon plant growth. The focus is on regulation of cell division, meristem activity, plant stem cells, embryogenesis and organogenesis, signal transduction, and plant hormones.

Course Structure

The course is divided into the following sections:

• Theory: 9 ECTS
• Literature study with seminar: 3 ECTS
• Practical: 3 ECTS

Eligibility

To be eligible for the course, students must have:

• 90 ECTS credits, of which at least 15 ECTS credits are in the main area of chemistry and 60 ECTS credits in the main area of biology
• At least 30 ECTS credits should be in plant biology and cell- and molecular biology
• Swedish for basic eligibility for higher education programs and English B/6

Selection

The selection process is based on 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, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-50935
• Starts: 3 November 2025
• Ends: 18 January 2026
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime

Research Connection

The course connects research at Umeå Plant Science Centre, focusing on plant physiology.

Additional Information

The course is given by the Plant Physiology department. For more information on the course and its requirements, please refer to the provided details.