Master in Microbiology
Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 70,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not required to pay fees
Introduction
Learn about pathogenic microbes, biological diversity, evolution, and biotechnology in an environment of world-leading research. Step-by-step practical and experimental training will equip you with cutting-edge laboratory skills and techniques as well as provide up-to-date knowledge of the field.
Knowledge of microbiology is important in medicine, the food industry, agriculture, technology, chemistry, and geology. In this program, you will gain a deeper understanding of how bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa interact with the environment and affect biological systems at molecular, cellular, and organism level. You will meet different aspects of microbiology, such as pathogenic microbes, biological diversity, evolution, and biotechnology.
The identification of new emerging microbial pathogens and the global emergence of multiple antibiotic resistance show that pathogenic microorganisms will remain a very significant health problem in the years to come. In-depth knowledge of microorganisms is essential to develop new diagnostic tools, medicines, and vaccines.
The goal of the Master’s program is to give an insight into the subject through theory, experiments, and other relevant work so that you get a complete understanding of the life of microorganisms.
Reasons to choose the Master's program in Microbiology:
- Strong focus on building practical laboratory skills and techniques at an advanced level
- Close connection to world-leading research
Curriculum
The Master’s program in Microbiology aims to provide a complete understanding of the life of microorganisms with courses in microbiology and infection biology.
The elective and optional courses create flexibility in the program allowing you to adapt your studies to your chosen career path. During the compulsory degree project, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have developed, in conducting a scientific study within microbiology.
You are required to choose 15 credits of courses from the list of elective courses (updated each year). You can also include at least 15 credits of optional courses, these can be in other subjects.
Year 1
Compulsory courses
- Microbiology
- Infection Biology
Elective courses
- Bioinformatics*
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Signal Transduction*
- Statistics for biologists II
*Courses are offered by the Chemistry departments.
Year 2
Compulsory courses
Degree project in Microbiology (instructions apply for all degree projects at the department)
Elective courses
- Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
- Science in Biological Research and Investigation
- Traineeship in Biology
Independent project
Degree projects, which are 45 or 60 credits, are carried out within ongoing research projects at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW).
Career Opportunities
The skills and knowledge you will attain with the Master's degree in Microbiology open many career possibilities. These include public authorities, universities, and especially research and development within biotechnology, and the pharmacological, food, and medical industries. The program gives you the eligibility to continue with Ph.D. studies.