Biology – (M.Sc.)

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The Master Programme in Biology at Uppsala University has strong links to research. You can obtain cutting-edge in-depth competence in a specific specialization or considerable breadth in the general field of biology.

You will also have the opportunity to combine your biology studies with other subjects to further improve your attractiveness on the labor market, such as communication science or entrepreneurship The programme has several specializations that are characterized by one or several core courses, a recommended course sequence, and a degree project related to each specific specialization.

We hold carefully planned introduction days prior to the start of the programme. During the first course period, a series of seminars take up working-life aspects as well as the role of biology in society and for sustainable development.

Cell and Molecular Biology: This specialization provides you with an in-depth understanding from molecular systems to interactions within complex systems and within cells and organelles. This course is suitable for pharmaceutical research and other biotechnical applications, as well as basic scientific research in cell and molecular biology. The student may also turn towards microbiology or structural biology.

Ecological Management of Catchments in Europe (Ecocatch): This specialization is a joint project between eight European universities, and focuses on catchment areas as the basis for water and conservation planning. The programme has a European perspective and includes exchange studies.

Ecology and Conservation: Within this specialization, you may choose among theoretical courses dealing with plants, animals and micro-organisms and their interactions, or vocational courses aiming at a future career in nature conservation in industry, the public sector or other organizations.

Environmental Toxicology: This specialization covers the entire chain of the impact of chemicals on nature, from biochemical effects in living cells, via physiological effects on cells, organs and individuals to consequences at population and ecosystem levels. The programme has substantial applied aspects in fields such as risk assessment, environmental impact descriptions and the testing of chemicals.

Erasmus Mundus Master Programme in Evolutionary Biology (MEME): This is a research-oriented international programme in evolutionary biology linked to the EU´s Mundus scholarships. Applications for this specialization may not be made through Uppsala University, but instead via MEME.
See: www.evobio.eu.

Evolutionary Biology: This specialization is characterized by the integration of field, laboratory and theoretical studies, and embraces areas such as evolutionary ecology, genomics, macro-evolution, and development biology. Studies may also be turned towards biological multiplicity and systematics.

Genetic and Molecular Plant Science: The growth of plants, developments and interactions with surroundings and other organisms (for example, symbioses) are studied. Applications are found in research, plant breeding, genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Immunology and Infection Biology: The focus is on how the immune system discovers and removes pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. In addition to studies in microbiology, analyses are also made of events at cellular and molecular levels when the immune system overreacts or has insufficient tolerance towards body tissue when, for instance, allergies and autoimmunity arise.

Limnology: A study of physical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions in freshwater ecosystems. The course is linked to current research and has connections to professional activities related to the management of water resources.

Nabis - Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics (new programme starting autumn 2012): Biodiversity and Systematics concerns the multitude of organisms living on our planet and the evolutionary relationships among them. Far from all existing organisms have been discovered and described, and among those organisms science knows of, classification is still ambiguous. In this programme, students are trained to gain the systematic and taxonomic expertise needed in our society to be able to take action against loss of biodiversity.

Accreditation

Uppsala University is accredited by the Swedish National Agencyof Higher Education

Funding details

Uppsala University offers a few scholarships to cover the tuition fee. Read more on www.uu.se/scholarships.