Molecular Biology, Microbiology

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The programme spans from the use of microbial model organisms to understand function and evolution of cellular processes to the enormous importance of microbes in biotechnology, the food and pharmaceutical industries, hygiene, environmental biotechnology, etc. Much of this potential is still unexplored and the programme provides tools and knowledge for a career in this exciting area.

Special features of the programme:

* Integration of experimental and applied microbiology
* Learning in an international and research-intensive environment
* Inquiry-based and research-based laboratory exercises
* Mentorship and extracurricular activities

Career prospectsThe programme could form a point of entry into further postgraduate research in the field, or prepare you for a career in industry or the public sector. For microbiologists there is a broad employment market, for example in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as within various national and international authorities and organisations.

Year 1
Autumn

* Microbiology, 15 cr. (BIOR18)
* Molecular Microbiology, 15 cr. (BIOR63)

Spring

* Methods in Molecular Biology, 15 cr. (BIOR47)
* Microscopy Bio-Imaging, 7.5 cr. (BIOS08) + Antibiotics Biology and Chemistry, 7.5 cr. (BIOR56) or optional course(s)

Year 2
Autumn

* Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes, 15 cr. (BIOR49) or optional course(s) or Degree project of 30, 45 or 60 cr.

Spring

* Degree project continuation

A Bachelor´s degree including Cell Biology 15 ECTS credits, Genetics and Microbiology 15 ECTS credits, Human Physiology 15 ECTS credits, Molecular Biology 15 ECTS credits, Biochemistry 15 ECTS credits, and Chemistry 30 ECTS credits.English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways: * IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5) * TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) and a total score of 90 * Cambridge/Oxford Advanced Certificate of Proficiency * A Bachelors degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities * A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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Swedish Institute Study Scholarship:

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Category 1: Students from the following 12 developing countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Category 2: Students with citizenship from countries on the DAC list (note there are some exceptions).

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* Visby Programme - Swedish Institute Baltic Sea Region
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