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Infection Biology – (M.Sc.)
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
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| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 14,927 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Uppsala / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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This programe, in collaboration with Uppsala University, focuses on the biological and chemical processes behind the aetiology, epidemiology and evolution of microbial infections, as well as ways of predicting, preventing, tracking and treating infectious diseases. There is a growing demand for expertise in this field, particularly in the developing world, where microbial infections are more prevalent, often with devastating consequences.
Future Prospects
A broad knowledge of microbial infections is essential for research and development of diagnostic methods, drug development, evolution of resistance, vaccination, emergency planning, food production, diseases specific for developing countries and zoonoses. It is expected that holders of a Master´s degree in infection biology will be engaged in these issues in the private as well as public sector. Possible employers include laboratories, local authorities and humanitarian aid organisations. Graduating students are also well prepared to apply to a PhD programme.
Contents
First year studies concern the world of microbes and aim to give advanced knowledge of the biological and chemical processes regulating host - pathogen interactions. This knowledge will constitute the basis for more applied topics such as the biology of infectious diseases, how to control infections by antimicrobial therapies and natural immunity and how to understand microbial evolution.
The education includes lectures, lab training, seminars and project work. All lectures are firmly rooted in current international research and include presentations on ongoing research at the departments as well as by guest scientists. Practical lab exercises are integral and compulsory elements in the first year sub-courses. They relate to ongoing research projects and may even be designed to elucidate questions to which the answers have not yet been found. Some lab work will be performed side by side with graduate students in the research laboratory.
The degree project during the fourth semester is carried out in the field of infection biology in Sweden or abroad. To encourage an international approach, students will receive support in establishing contact with suitable research teams abroad.
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Requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish degree of at least 180 credits (i.e. three years of full-time studies), in biology, (bio-)medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical bioscience, (pharmaceutical)chemistry, medical science, agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine or similar fields giving relevant knowledge in cell biology, genetics (bio)chemistry and molecular biology. Knowledge and practical experience of laboratory experiments in life sciences.
Language requirements
SLU requires good knowledge of written and spoken English or Swedish. Programmes with English as the language of instruction require English equivalent to course B from Swedish upper secondary school. If you have not graduated from Swedish secondary school the applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English through an internationally recognized test, such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Required results are:
- TOEFL internetbased score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90.
- TOEFL paperbased score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575.
- IELTS an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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