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Molecular Biology – (M.Sc.)
University of Skövde
School of Life Science
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| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 9,416 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Skövde / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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In the field of Molecular Biology you study how different molecules within the cell interact and how the genetic information can be transferred from DNA to proteins. The structure of genes and proteins as well as the understanding of their function and regulation are also studied.
Molecular biological and biochemical techniques are used to analyze and engineer genes and proteins. The techniques can be applied within the fields of medicine and biotechnology to e.g. identify diseases and genetically engineer plants and animals.
What will you study?
During the first semester of the Master program you will study advanced courses in the following subjects: infection biology, biotechnology, and genetic engineering. Advanced on site laboratory facilities are frequently employed for DNA/protein analyses such as PCR amplification, mutagenesis, sequencing and protein expression. Computational resources are also used for molecular biological and bioinformatical analysis and database searching.
The program is concluded with a thesis work (30 ECTS credits) in the last semester. During the thesis work, you will expand your theoretical and laboratory knowledge. The thesis work is done individually under the direction of supervisors qualified in the field.
After completed studies
The program started in January 2004 and since then the students that passed the courses has got excellent comments and references from the laboratories where they realized their thesis projects. Most of these students got international PhD-student positions or other jobs soon after finishing their thesis work.
If you have any problems with the application process, please feel free to contact the study program coordinator through e-mail.
Contents
The first semester involves in-depth research oriented studies in Molecular Biology and its application in genetic engineering, biotechnology and infection biology. Advanced and independent laboratory work is a prominent part of the studies.
The second semester consists of a 30 hp master degree project where the student independently shall apply his/her acquired knowledge to solve a relevant research problem in Molecular Biology.
The study programme comprises the following courses:
- Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology A1N, 15 hp
- Infection Biology A1N, 15 hp
- Master Degree Project in Molecular Biology A1E, 30 hp
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Requirements
Pre-requisites are a full Bachelor of Science including basic courses in molecular genetics, microbiology and recombinant DNA technology with extensive laboratory experience. A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English course B. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized test, e g IELTS, TOEFL or the equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Funding details
Scholarship for international Master's students liable for tuition fees
The University of Skövde offers scholarships to students attending a Master's programme at our university. The scholarships are tuition fee waivers of SEK 60 000 / year (50% of the tuition fee ), and the amount will be deducted from the tuition fee when you receive the invoice. The criteria is academic merits. The scholarship can only be awarded to students from countries outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). Please note that you have to be able to finance the rest of the tuition fee yourself and to cover all the living expenses during your stay in Sweden.
If you want to apply for a scholarship at the University of Skövde please send an e-mail to scholarship@his.se. Your application should contain the following: Your name (as stated on www.universityadmissions.se). Your application number (from www.universityadmissions.se ). Which programme(s) at the University of Skövde you have applied for. A short motivation of maximum 200 words why you think that you qualify for and should be awarded with the scholarship.
Students from the following countries are referred to the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship instead:
Category 1: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Category 2: Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Scholarships for Exchange students
If you are an exchange student please contact your home university for information about which scholarships they provide. The University of Skövde is part of the Erasmus programme, which means that if the university has a bilateral Erasmus agreement with your home institution you might be able to study here with an Erasmus grant.
Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute offers a range of scholarships for students coming to study in Sweden. For more information about SI's scholarships, please contact the Swedish Institute.
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