Program Overview

Program Overview

The Plant cell and molecular biology course serves as an introduction to the Plant orientation in Civil Engineering Program in Biotechnology and Genomics as well as to the Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology.

Course Description

After a brief overview illustrating different aspects of plant and forest biotechnology, an introduction is given to the plant cell and its unique characteristics. The course further aims to provide knowledge of how the various organelles and processes are regulated at the cellular and molecular level such to enable the plant cell and the plant to grow and adapt to their environment. Areas which are then particularly addressed are: photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism, plant organelles and the cytoskeleton, intracellular signaling, and the biosynthesis and turnover of proteins.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three modules:

• theory (10.5 credits)
• literature studies and written assay (3 credits)
• laboratory exercises (1.5 credits)

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 where at least 30 ECTS credits should be in plant biology and cell- and molecular biology
• Swedish for basic eligibility for higher education programmes and English B/6

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: 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
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Application code: UMU-50933

About Umeå University

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