Program Overview

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Course Overview

The course BB2290 Molecular Biomedicine is a 7.5 credit course offered at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Information per Course Offering

Spring 2026

• Start date: 13 January 2026
• Duration: 13 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 60837
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of places: Places are not limited
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: P3: G1, D2

Part of Programme

The course is part of the following Master's Programmes:

• Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, year 1, CBPB
• Medical Biotechnology, year 1, MABT, Mandatory
• Medical Biotechnology, year 1, OMIC
• Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, year 1, ENBT
• Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, year 1, ENZT

Contact

• Examiner: Pelin Sahlén
• Course coordinator: Pelin Sahlén
• Teachers: No information inserted

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available in an accessible format on this page.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course focuses on the role of the genome and the epigenome in medicine, covering current and upcoming technologies to analyze genetic and epigenomic features. Topics include:

• Human Genome Organisation & Principles of Genetic Variation
• Principles of Gene Regulation and Epigenetics
• Disease-causing genetic variants
• Single gene disorders
• Multifactorial disorders
• Genetic Approaches to Treating Disease, including gene and cell therapy
• Cancer

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe genome variation types and regulatory mechanisms
• Choose appropriate approaches and technologies for a given problem
• Explain mechanisms related to cancer
• Demonstrate critical reading skills in the context of scientific articles

For higher grades (>E), students should be able to:

• Assess functional impact of genetic and epigenetic variants in health and disease
• Judge, assess genetic treatment approaches in a given context
• Summarise single and complex gene disorders
• Examine current genetic approaches/technologies to detect, treat diseases
• Examine role of genetic variation in drug response, metabolism

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Requirements for program students at KTH:

• At least 150 ECTS from year 1, 2, and 3
• At least 100 ECTS from year 1 and 2
• Bachelor's degree work must be completed
• The 150 ECTS must include completed courses in a program that includes:
  • At least 20 ECTS in chemistry
  • At least 20 ECTS in biotechnology, biochemistry, and molecular biology

Requirements for non-programme students:

• A total of 20 ECTS in biochemistry, microbiology, and genetics/molecular biology
• 20 ECTS in chemistry
• Documented knowledge of English corresponding to English B

Recommended Prerequisites

• Introduction to biotechnology BB1010
• Cellbiology BB1020
• Biochemistry BB1100
• Molecular biotechnology BB1060
• Bioinformatics DD2396
• Applied gene technology BB2250

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• SEM1 - Project seminar, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Written Exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

The examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

Attendance to seminar work(s) is mandatory to pass the course.

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

CBH/Gene Technology

Main Field of Study

Biotechnology

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary Information

Students are required to sign up at least two weeks in advance for examination. The course is given provided at least seven students are admitted.