Parasitology, Mycology and Clinical Infection Biology

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 3MK012

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–29 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

180 credits in biology, bio-/medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical bioscience, (pharmaceutical) chemistry, medical science, agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine or education giving knowledge in cell biology, genetics, (bio)chemistry and molecular 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 36,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-93505

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–29 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

180 credits in biology, bio-/medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical bioscience, (pharmaceutical) chemistry, medical science, agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine or education giving knowledge in cell biology, genetics, (bio)chemistry and molecular biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course is divided into three parts: mycology (3 credits), parasitology (4 credits) and clinical microbiology and infectious diseases (8 credits).

The course parts mycology and parasitology deal with the occurrence and classification of pathogenic fungi and various parasites, including protozoa, arthropods and helminths. The life cycle, structure and biology of pathogens are discussed, but also their interaction with the host organism's immune system and methods to prevent disease and spread.

The course section on clinical microbiology and infectious diseases discusses the most important viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections that occur in human medicine. Infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, central nervous system, skin, soft tissue, skeleton and cardiovascular system are discussed. Various inflammatory cascades are discussed in more detail to provide in-depth knowledge of the connection of the symptoms to both the virulence factors in microorganisms and to the immunological defence in humans. Methods for diagnosis, medical intervention and antimicrobial therapy are discussed from a clinical perspective. Basic principles of vaccinology as well as different vaccination strategies to prevent disease and the spread of infections are discussed.

The course also constitutes an arena for discussing ethical regulations and approaches in infectious disease medicine in general.

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