Molecular Cell Biology
Course, Master's level, 1BG320
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- 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
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Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry, or (2) 60 credits in chemistry including Biochemistry 15 credits and 30 credits in biology including cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, or (3) admission to the Master's Programme in Chemistry, specialising in Biochemistry. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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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
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-67534
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- 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
-
Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry, or (2) 60 credits in chemistry including Biochemistry 15 credits and 30 credits in biology including cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, or (3) admission to the Master's Programme in Chemistry, specialising in Biochemistry. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This advanced course provides in-depth knowledge of the molecular workings of important aspects of the life of cells and organisms, with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells. We will be dealing with cell signalling (receptor types and signal pathways through which hormones, neurotransmitters and growth factors act), the flow of information in gene expression and the intracellular targeting of proteins and membranes. Another subject is the regulation of cell growth, division and apoptosis, and how defects in this can lead to cancer.
The final topic is the molecular mechanisms that underlie the shape and cohesion of cells and tissues: the cytoskeleton, cell adhesion receptors and the extracellular matrix. Many proteins and their functional dynamics are today known in structural detail at atomic resolution and this is an important feature of the course. Computer labs are conducted in order to practice the use of bioinformatics tools to understand protein structure.
Syllabus
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2023
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2019
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2011
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2010, version 3
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2010, version 2
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2010, version 1
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2008, version 3
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2008, version 2
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2008, version 1
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2007, version 2
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2007, version 1
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Spring 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2007