Overview
The PhD programme at Umea University encompasses Molecular Biology research projects in Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Animal Physiology, Tumour Biology, Developmental Biology, and Biotechnology.
Features
- Students interested in our PhD programme should contact a group leader with a research project of interest, which would be the potential supervisor (research).
- In this research group a candidate for PhD studies start will take a preparatory course introducing her or him to science and research in general, but also to the specific research project.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Molecular Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Before admission to the PhD programme, the Department's Research Committee makes a recommendation after evaluating the student's educational qualifications and the potential supervisor's judgment.
- The formal requirements for admission and details concerning the programme at the respective faculty are found in a study plan (only in Swedish unfortunately).
- Briefly, the requirements are four years of University studies (240 credits) out of which 60 credits should be at the Advanced level.
Tuition Fee
Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Umeå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Molecular Biology.
Available Scholarships
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