Ecotoxicology

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 1BG308

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

Completed courses of 120 credits including 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry. Participated in the advanced course Toxicology 15 credits. English 6. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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-17515

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
5 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

Completed courses of 120 credits including 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry. Participated in the advanced course Toxicology 15 credits. English 6. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
5 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

During this course, you will acquire knowledge and skills to assess the sources, fate and effects of environmental contaminants. The course includes theory, project work and a laboratory practical. The projects will give you training in the classification and labelling of chemicals hazardous to the environment and in risk assessment of pharmaceuticals and plant protection products. The laboratory practical is presented in a report written like a short scientific article.

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