Microbial Genetics

15 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1BG201

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), Life and Interactions of Microorganisms (5 credits) and Cell Biology (15 credits), or 2) Biology A: Patterns and Processes (22.5 credits), or Biology A: Patterns, Processes and Science Education (22.5 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits).

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

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 45,000
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 45,000

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-17529
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Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), Life and Interactions of Microorganisms (5 credits) and Cell Biology (15 credits), or 2) Biology A: Patterns and Processes (22.5 credits), or Biology A: Patterns, Processes and Science Education (22.5 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits).

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course has three aims:

  1. to give you a theoretical understanding of microbial genetics
  2. to teach you how to do genetics research in practice
  3. to encourage you to think logically when analysing and solving scientific problems in genetics.

The focus will be on the two most studied bacteria, Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica, but examples from other bacteria and microorganisms will also be introduced.

The topics covered include the central dogma (DNA replication, RNA transcription, Protein synthesis), the mechanisms used to control and regulate gene expression, and mechanisms for the preservation, mutation, and exchange of genetic information between organisms, including plasmid and bacteriophage genetics. The laboratory work introduces you to strain construction, selection and screening for mutants, and DNA sequence analysis in the computer lab.