Neurobiology

15 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1BG207

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits, course taken, 5 credits completed), 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, course taken, 5 credits completed).

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 32,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 32,500

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-67533

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits, course taken, 5 credits completed), 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, course taken, 5 credits completed).

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–21 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits, course taken, 5 credits completed), 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, course taken, 5 credits completed).

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

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-67533

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–21 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in biology including 1) Molecular Biology and Genetics (10 credits), and Cell Biology (15 credits, course taken, 5 credits completed), 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, course taken, 5 credits completed).

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course provides fundamental knowledge about the nervous system, ranging from synapses and communication between nerve cells to complex functions such as emotion and cognition. While focusing on human neurobiology, a comparison between species is included.

The course includes both development, anatomy, and function, for example, the different cell types, neurotransmitters, neurotransmission, the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems, sensory and motor functions, the concept of neuronal circuitries, reward- and aversion circuitries, learning and memory, pain- and appetite regulation. Furthermore, the course explores how these functions are integrated into behaviour and skills, as well as knowledge gained from various types of disorders and environmental exposures that affect the nervous system.

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