Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
  • English (schedule IELTS)
    Language
As a student in the Master Programme in Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology at Uppsala University, you will obtain an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind the function, reproduction and communication of cells. 

About

The fundamental knowledge of multi-cellular animals and plants makes you well equipped for the pharmaceutical and other biotechnical job markets and basic research. You can also specialise in microbiology or structural biology.

The combination of cell and molecular biology in this specialisation permits you to develop a deep insight into biological systems, from molecular interactions at the subatomic level to complex systems and their interactions in cells and organelles.

In most courses are the lectures intertwined with discussion seminars and laboratory practicals to give you an overall knowledge about cells and cellular processes, and how to work with cells.

All teachers for the individual courses in the Master Programme in Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology at Uppsala University are active scientists, ensuring that you will get an education that reaches to the absolute forefront of the respective field.

Career

The Master Programme in Biology, specialising in Cell and Molecular Biology, is an entry port for PhD training in Sweden as well as abroad. Your most important merit in that respect is your degree project. With a careful choice of the courses and topic for your degree project you will leave this specialisation with a solid theoretical knowledge regarding molecular processes in cell as well as practical knowledge of the methods you need to study them.

Your primary work area will be in research and development in academia or industry, for instance in pharmaceutical industry and biotechnical industry, forensic medicine, diagnostics and agriculture industry. 

Programme Structure

First year

The Master Programme in Biology, specialising in Cell and Molecular Biology, starts with the course Trends in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, covering modern applications of molecular biology. You then choose among our recommended courses and prepare your individual study plan. 

The core courses for the specialisation are Trends in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Molecular Cell Biology, and Functional Genomics.

Second year

During the second year, you can study one or two regular courses, or combine a research training course with a degree project. 

For more information, please visit the programme website.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

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English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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    575

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    90

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Academic Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is:

  • 40 weeks of full-time studies (60 credits) in biology; and
  • 20 weeks of full-time studies (30 credits) in chemistry.

Selection: Students are selected based on:

  • a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
  • a statement of purpose (1 page).

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    15112.5 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 30225 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 0 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
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NON-EU/EEA

  • Application Fee: SEK 900
  • Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72500
  • Tuition fee, total: SEK 290000

Living costs for Uppsala

  • 7620 - 12070 SEK/month
    Living Costs

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