Molecular Biology and Genetics II

15 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1BG230

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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 Molecular Biology and Genetics 10 credits, or Biology A: Patterns and Processes 22.5 credits or Biology A: Patterns, Processes and Science Education 22.5 credits. Participation in Cell Biology 15 credits, of which 5 credits completed, and Physiology 15 credits. Participation in The Basic Principles of Chemistry 15 credits and Chemistry of Life – Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15 credits, of which 20 credits must be completed, or The Basic Principles of Chemistry 15 credits, Organic Chemistry I 10 credits and Biochemistry I 5 credits, of which 20 credits must be completed. The course requires practical laboratory experience in molecular biology.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-67441

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Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
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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 Molecular Biology and Genetics 10 credits, or Biology A: Patterns and Processes 22.5 credits or Biology A: Patterns, Processes and Science Education 22.5 credits. Participation in Cell Biology 15 credits, of which 5 credits completed, and Physiology 15 credits. Participation in The Basic Principles of Chemistry 15 credits and Chemistry of Life – Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15 credits, of which 20 credits must be completed, or The Basic Principles of Chemistry 15 credits, Organic Chemistry I 10 credits and Biochemistry I 5 credits, of which 20 credits must be completed. The course requires practical laboratory experience in molecular biology.

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 focuses on the regulation of gene expression in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes, and basic molecular biology and genetics as well as the latest large-scale methods used to study gene function and gene expression. Practical training in PCR, homologous recombination, epigenetics in fission yeast and inactivation of gene expression using RNA interference in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Ethical issues in molecular biology and genetics. Study visit to e.g., SciLifeLab.

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