11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The department is responsible for education within a number of biomedical programs, offers Clinical Microbiology degree projects at Umea University and a high-quality education at doctoral level.

The Mathematics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in abstract structures, patterns, and deductive reasoning through the creation and application of rigorous mathematical methods.

The Statistics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in inferential methods, stochastic modelling, quantitative investigation, and methodological approaches for examining complex phenomena.

The Applied Physics and Electronics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in physical principles, electronic systems, signal processing, and intelligent technologies for solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.

Our researchers at the Umea University supervise doctoral students in Medical Biochemistry and Medical biophysics.

The Molecular Biology programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in genetic mechanisms, cellular processes, microbial systems, developmental regulation, physiological function, oncological science, and biotechnological innovation.

The Plant Science programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in plant physiology, molecular mechanisms, developmental processes, ecological interactions, photosynthetic organisms, and the application of biological resources in agriculture, forestry, and industry.

The Experimental Physics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in laboratory-based investigation, measurement techniques, validation of theoretical predictions, and the study of natural phenomena across scientific and engineering applications.

The Mathematical Statistics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in probability theory, statistical theory, and mathematical methods for analysing uncertainty, data, and complex random phenomena.

The fulltime Chemistry at the Umea University studies extend over four years and lead to the PhD degree.

The Theoretical Physics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in the mathematical modelling, analysis, and prediction of physical phenomena across fundamental and applied scientific domains.