Evolutionary Processes

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 1BG373

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry or 30 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-17581
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Registration period
27 July 2026–30 August 2026
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry or 30 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
27 July 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Evolutionary changes in a population can be derived from the following evolutionary processes: mutation, genetic drift, selection and migration. During this course, each of these processes will be studied, with an emphasis on evolutionary changes in natural populations and how such changes can affect speciation. The focus is on both ecological and genetic tools to study and understand evolutionary dynamics in natural systems. During the course, ecological genetics, including quantitative genetics will be treated.

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