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

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year. Check the university’s website for the deadlines.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences 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

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90

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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.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

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

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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