The master’s programme in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology focusses on the areas that constitute the basis in molecular genetics, including gene technology, cell biology, molecular biology and biotechnology. The programme is highly connected to research, with emphasis on genetic mechanisms underlying disease, mapping, and diagnostic methods. As a student, you will achieve practical training in molecular biology techniques, but also in the innovation process, entrepreneurship, and the commercialisation of biotechnology. Thus, you are prepared for research and for work in pharmaceutical-, biotechnology-, and food industry.

The programme comprises two years of full-time studies (120 credits). Most courses are full-time studies, normally of 15 credits. The courses are typically teaching-intensive with lectures, seminars, theoretical and practical exercises as well as self-studies. Towards the end, you perform a Degree project of 30-60 credits. Your teachers are active researchers and you will study in close association with an international research environment.

Recommended course of study

The majority of the links below lead to Lund University's education pages.

Year 1

Autumn

Methods in Molecular Biology, 15 credits (BIOR79)
Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes, 15 credits (BIOR49, compulsory)

Spring

Genetic Analysis I, 7,5 credits (BIOR59, compulsory) plus Genetic Analysis II, 7,5 credits (BIOR60, elective) or other elective course
Molecular Biotechnology, 15 credits (BIOR31, compulsory)

Year 2

Autumn

Bioinformatics and sequence analysis, 7,5 credits (BINP11) or optional course
Programming using Phyton, 7,5 credits (BINP16) or optional course(s)
Master's degree project of 30, 45 or 60 credits.

Spring

Master's degree project continuation

You find completed Master's Degree Projects in Molecular Biology on LUP Student Papers.

Degree requirements

Courses corresponding to 120 credits, of which should encompass

• Compulsory Courses, 45 credits:
  Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 15 credits (BIOR49)
  Genetic Analysis I 7,5 credits (BIOR59)
  Molecular Biotechnology 15 credits (BIOR31)
• Elective Courses, at least 22,5 credits advanced courses in Molecular Biology:
  • Antibiotics – Biology and Chemistry 7,5 credits BIOR56
  • Bioinformatics and Sequence Analysis  7.5 credits BINP11
  • Biochemistry - Advanced 15 credits KEMM23
  • Cellular and Molecular Immunology 15 credits BIOR75 (until spring 2021)
  • Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology 15 credits BIOR84
  • DNA Sequencing Informatics I 7,5 credits BINP28
  • DNA Sequencing Informatics II 7,5 credits BINP29
  • Genetic Analysis I 7,5 credits BIOR59
  • Genetic Analysis II 7,5 credits BIOR60
  • Immunology 15 credits BIOR85
  • Immunology and Infectious Biology BIOR88 (from spring 2022)
  • Metabolic Diseases 7,5 credits BIMM23
  • Methods in Molecular Biology 15 credits BIOR79
  • Microbiology 15 credits BIOR18
  • Microscopy – Bio-Imaging 7,5 credits BIOS08
  • Modelling Biological Systems, 7.5 cr BIOS13
  • Molecular Biotechnology 15 credits BIOR31
  • Molecular Genetics 15 credits BIOR61
  • Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 15 credits BIOR49
  • Molecular and Experimental Neurobiology 7,5 credits BIMM22
  • Molecular Microbiology 15 credits BIOR63
  • Neurobiology 15 credits BIOR58
  • Pharmacology 15 credits BIOR14
  • Plant Function 15 credits BIOR76
  • Processing and Analysis of Biological Data, 7.5 credits BIOS14
  • Programming using Python, 15 credits BINP16
  • Sensory Biology 15 credits BIOR20
  • Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine BIMM24
  • Structural Biochemistry 15 credits KEMM25
  • Toxicology 15 credits BIOR21
  • Tumour Biology 7,5 credits BIMM21
  • Bioinformatics and Sequence Analysis, 7,5 credits BINP11
  • DNA Sequencing Informatics I 7,5 credits BINP28
  • DNA Sequencing Informatics II 7,5 credits BINP29
  • Modelling Biological Systems, 7,5 credits BIOS13
  • Processing and Analysis of Biological Data, 7,5 credits BIOS14
  • Programming using Python 7,5 credits BINP16
  • Structural Biochemistry 15 credits KEMM25
• Optional Courses, 0-30 credits:
• Master´s degree project in Biology, 30/45/60 credits

Degree title

Master of Science (Two Years)
Major: Molecular biology with specialisation in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

Prerequisites and application at Lund University's education pages.