Molecular Biology, Microbiology -
Master Programme
Master's programme 2 years 120 credits
OVERVIEW
This programme offers a highly competitive education in modern
microbiology. Molecular biology and genomics have transformed this topic
and underlined the fundamental importance of microorganisms in most
aspects of biology, from ecology to medicine. The programme spans from the
use of microbial model organisms to understand function and evolution of
cellular processes to the enormous importance of microbes in biotechnology,
the food and pharmaceutical industries, hygiene, environmental
biotechnology, etc. Much of this potential is still unexplored and the
programme provides tools and knowledge for a career in this exciting area.
Special features of the programme:
Integration of experimental and applied microbiology
Learning in an international and research-intensive environment
Inquiry-based and research-based laboratory exercises
Mentorship and extracurricular activities
Career prospects
The programme could form a point of entry into further postgraduate research
in the field, or prepare you for a career in industry or the public sector. For
microbiologists there is a broad employment market, for example in the
biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as within various
national and international authorities and organisations.
More information can be found at
http://www.biology.lu.se/education/masters-programmes/molecular-
biology/microbiology
Contact
Study advisor: Christina Ledje, [email protected]
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements
Bachelor s degree of at least 180 credits or the equivalent, of which 120
credits must be in science/biomedicine/engineering, including:
45 credits in molecular biology comprising genetics, cell biology and
microbiology
30 credits in chemistry comprising biochemistry
Proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from Swedish upper-
secondary school.
Selection criteria
Based on grades awarded for previous academic courses and a statement of
purpose for the application to the study programme (from the applicant s
Summary sheet ).
English language requirements
Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless
otherwise stated under "Entry requirements"). This is the equivalent of an
overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to
prove your English language proficiency - check which proof is accepted at
the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they
meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be
considered for admission.
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to
study Master's studies or Bachelor's studies in Sweden.
APPLY
Important dates
Start Autumn semester 2019
Education event
daytime Lund, full time 100% September 2, 2019 - June 4, 2021
In English
Closed for applications
Application periods
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University
Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application
periods.
Step 1: Apply online
Check you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you
are interested in
Start your application – go to www.universityadmissions.se where you
create an account and select programmes/courses, during the application
period
Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit
them before the application deadline
Step 2: Submit documents
Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your
documents at www.universityadmissions.se. Follow any country-specific
document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Get all your documents ready: official transcripts and high school diploma
(Bachelor's applicants), official transcripts and degree certificate or proof
of expected graduation (Master's applicants), passport/ID and proof of
English proficiency (all applicants)
Prepare programme-specific documents if stated on this page
Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before
the document deadline
Pay the application fee (if applicable) before the document deadline
*Note that the process if different if you are applying as an exchange student
or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus +).
*If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of
your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or
your diploma when applying for a Master's programme.
*Svensk student? Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt
masterprogram på lu.se.
Programme-specific documents
In addition to the documents mentioned under Step 2, you must also submit a
'Summary Sheet' (PDF 34 kB) when you apply for this programme.
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TUITION FEES
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 290 000
First payment: SEK 72 500
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European
Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You
pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Read more about tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the
European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay
an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 100) when you apply at
www.universityadmissions.se. You pay one application fee regardless of how
many programmes or courses you apply to.
Read more about paying the University Admissions in Sweden application
fee and exemptions
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or PhD students, regardless of
their nationality.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
Lund University Global Scholarship
programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and
selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside
the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying
for studies in Sweden at Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and post-doctoral levels.
Scholarship options at the Swedish Institute website
Country-specific scholarships and funding
options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding
bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding
or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.
Scholarships/funding for students from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico,
Colombia, Russia and Chile
US student finance
Canada and UK student finance
External scholarships
Information about scholarships from external organisations
