Overview

This Immunotechnology programme offered by Lund University focuses on the application of immunology, biomedicine, and protein chemistry to study disease mechanisms and develop medical technologies. It supports research in areas such as biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis, therapeutic antibodies, immune responses in diseases, and molecular processes in immune-related conditions.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines experimental and computational approaches, including proteomics, genomics, and bioinformatics for large-scale biological data analysis. Training is organised through coursework, supervision, and independent thesis work, enabling the ability to conduct advanced research, analyse complex biological systems, and contribute to developments in precision medicine.

Programme Structure

Research

Cancer – new aspects of diagnosis and treatment

Allergy – molecular and cellular mechanisms of hypersensitivity and predictive in vitro testing

Proteomics – mapping of the function and significance of proteins in polygenic diseases

Functional genomics – studies of genes and the function and significance of gene products in different disease processes

Affinity proteomics – development of antibody/protein biomatrices for advanced serum analysis of polygenic diseases

Bioinformatics – advanced analyses of the large amounts of data produced by studies within proteomics and genomics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Immunology View 3 other PhDs in Immunology in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or

has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240

credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or

has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.