Frontiers in Life Science
Course, Bachelor's level, 1BG430
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements
- Selection
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Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- 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 30,000
- Total tuition fee: SEK 30,000
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-17424
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This introductory course provides an understanding of breakthroughs in molecular biology and discusses their social impacts. We start with the history of basic molecular biological principles and genetic engineering. In laboratory sessions, participants prepare DNA, purify bacteria and karyotype chromosomes. Topics presented are: Scientific hypotheses, DNA structure and function, Phage therapy, CRISPR editing, Xenotransplantation, Stem cell therapy, CAR-T cell cancer therapy, and a symposium on current topics chosen by the students.