Frontiers in Life Science
Course, Bachelor's level, 1BG430
Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 28 August 2023–14 January 2024
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
- Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667
- Application deadline
- 17 April 2023
- Application code
- UU-17424
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 27 July 2023–27 August 2023
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 28 August 2023–14 January 2024
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 27 July 2023–27 August 2023
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 2 September 2024–19 January 2025
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
- Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2024
- Application code
- UU-17424
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 26 July 2024–1 September 2024
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 2 September 2024–19 January 2025
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 26 July 2024–1 September 2024
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides an understanding of and discusses the social impact of, groundbreaking discoveries in molecular biology. We start with an introduction to the basic molecular biological principles and will also go through groundbreaking breakthroughs in genetic engineering and synthetic biology. A laboratory visit is included where course participants can prepare DNA. Topics we will discuss include: What is scientific hypotheses and theories? What does DNA look like and what is its function? What is CRISPR and how can it be used in gene therapy and genetically modified crops? Can stem cells cure? Can we vaccinate against cancer?
Course meetings are once to twice per fortnight on days that fit best with students' schedules. The course literature places some emphasis on reading key primary research papers.