Program Overview

Project Course in Plant Biology

The project is an individual work that is carried out in a research group under supervision. A detailed work plan is produced by the student in cooperation with the supervising teacher before the projects starts. The project is to be based on a task that is connected with the ongoing research activity of a research department or a business organization. The aim with the project course is also to develop skills in planning and executing experiments as well as analyzing data, which prepares the student for exam work.

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
• Application code: UMU-50906

Eligibility

• 15 ECTS at advanced level in Biology in a subject corresponding to subject of project
• English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education
• Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish

Selection

• Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

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

Course Schedule

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025

Research Area

The course is given by the Plant Physiology department.

Additional Information

• The course aims to develop skills in planning and executing experiments as well as analyzing data.
• The project is to be based on a task that is connected with the ongoing research activity of a research department or a business organization.