Overview
This Biology - Immunology and Microbiology program from Uppsala University is the specialisation for those of you who want to become immunologists or microbiologists and work with questions related to infection biology. You will investigate mechanisms at both cellular and molecular levels. For instance, what happens when the immune system overreacts and allergies or autoimmunity arise?
The core of this specialisation is the immune system and how the various components of this complex defence system cooperate to detect and remove infectious organisms. A key question in this field is how the immune system of humans and other animal species handle bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and how these microorganisms try to escape and elude over defence systems. Factors that influence disease transmission by animal and bacterial vectors are also discussed.Career
With carefully selected combinations of courses and choice of thesis work you get a good base for research work in the biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry or within academia. We are committed to teach you how to make use of sound theoretical knowledge of applied problems, to be able to present projects and studies orally and in writing, and to work in project form, individually and in groups.
Our graduates work at, for example, Jästbolaget, Astra Zeneca, Karolinska institutet. Job titles include Laboratory technician, Laboratory engineer and PhD student.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamental and Molecular Systematics
- Ecology
- Evolutionary Processes
- Limnology
- Toxicology
- Trends in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Health Sciences View 33 other Masters in Health Sciences in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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
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International
13813 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27627 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
NON-EU/EEA:
- Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72,500
- Tuition fee, total: SEK 290,000
Living costs for Uppsala
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.