Genetics

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. Genetics is a course at the advanced level and provides deeper knowledge of several genetics topics, including all or some of the following: After completion of the course, you are expected to have acquired the following competences: Many parts of the course are built around an original primary research article. After the introduction of the article in its historical setting, the experimental setup and results are presented, interpreted and discussed in a modern context. A rather ambitious semi-independent laboratory exercise involving the mapping of mutations in the model organism C. elegans spans several weeks of the course. A written laboratory report and at least one oral presentation are also part of the course. Approved basic courses in biology comprising 60 credits in the subject areas of cell biology, molecular genetics, evolution, botanical and zoological physiology, ecology and biodiversity and systematics, or equivalent. English proficiency is required to the level of English 6/English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. In addition a completed depth course of 15 credits in a relevant area is also required. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. This course helps you to understand the principles and methods of genetics. This is fundamental knowledge that will be useful in science-related careers. You can work