Genes, Brain and Behaviour

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 1BG344

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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 (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in biology. 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 code
UU-17572

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 (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

About the course

The course demonstrates how physiological, pharmacological and genetic changes can modify some of the brain's more complex functions such as language development, locomotion, stress responses, pair bonding, paying attention, anxiety, fear, sleep, depression, eating habits, altruism and drug dependence. The course focuses on the main concepts in behavioural genetics and neuropharmacology and explores the experimental strategies that can be used to find genes related to behavioural traits. Moreover, opinions about the current debate on the importance of inheritance and environmental factors on human and other animal behaviours are treated.

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