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Programme 120 credits | 2 years | Master's degree Our programmes offers broad training at the frontier of research. Several of our research groups are world-leading in their topics, and as our teachers are active researchers you will get involved in ongoing projects during your studies. Our courses are teaching-intensive with lectures, seminars, theoretical and practical exercises as well as self-

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/masters-degree-programmes - 2025-12-11

15 credits Course descriptionIn this course we focus on genetic information and its different molecular aspects. You will study the structure of DNA and chromatin, and develop an understanding for how the expression of genetic information is regulated. You will engage yourself in the questions concerning how the DNA is maintained, organized and evolving. The course is research oriented, and we put

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/molecular-genetics-eukaryotes-bior95 - 2025-12-11

15 credits Course description This course focuses on the molecular basis of bacterial, structure, physiology, genetics, and regulatory mechanisms. Bacteria make up the foundation of the biosphere and sustain all life on earth. They have the amazing ability to grow in extreme conditions and to grow slowly or rapidly. Current estimates of the number of bacterial species range from 1 to 1000 million.

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/molecular-microbiology-bior63 - 2025-12-11

15 credits The organism groups formerly known as Cryptogams – mosses, liverworts, lichen and fungi – are particularly diverse in Scandinavia. They are common and often dominant in a wide range of natural habitats. Therefore, Cryptogams have received much attention in practical conservation work during recent years. For example, so called ’signal species’ have been intensively used to identify ’key

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/mosses-lichen-fungi-biodiversity-and-conservation-bior11 - 2025-12-11

15 credits Are you curious about how the brain works and how it controls behaviour and learning? Our neurobiology course offers an exciting insight into the world of the nervous system and opens doors to a variety of career opportunities.About the courseNeurobiology is a fascinating field where biology, computer science, and medicine intersect – with the aim of solving one of the last big mysterie

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/neurobiology-bior58 - 2025-12-11

15 credits Course description The course provides a solid foundation for identifying and studying birds in the field and the hand. You will get basis knowledge about how to study birds, both as basic and applied research. The course suits those who plan a research career using birds as study subjects, but also those who want to broaden their biological scope about birds in general. Also those who

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/ornithology-bior51 - 2025-12-11

15 credits NOTE - this course was offered for the first time period 2 spring term 2024. BIOR14 was offered for the last time autumn term 2022. Course descriptionWhy study pharmacology?The goal of pharmacology is to develop and study drugs used to combat human diseases. It is an applied discipline based on physiology, to a large extent, but also on other biomedical disciplines. This is a course of

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/pharmacology-bior98 - 2025-12-11

120 credits Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field where methods and software tools for understanding biological data are developed. New technologies in genomics and proteomics have revolutionised modern research in biology and medicine during the past decade. Scientific discovery now relies heavily on efficient handling and analysis of the enormous amount of data generated from wet lab expe

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/masters-degree-programmes/masters-programme-bioinformatics - 2025-12-11

15 credits Plants give us the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, wood and fibers for our houses and clothes, medicines, renewable energy and a pleasant and beautiful environment. For the future a big challenge is expected, i.e. especially through crop production to supply the world's population with food and energy. The special niche of plants is to combine water and nutrients from the soil with

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/plant-function-bior76 - 2025-12-11

10 credits Molecular methods have revolutionized plant systematics during recent decades. Systematic information is becoming increasingly web-based, accessible for anyone who knows how to find it and make use of it. This course intends to update and deepen the participants’ knowledge with respect to the diversity, phylogeny and systematics of ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. The participants wi

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/plant-systematics-and-diversity-bior96 - 2025-12-11

15 credits In this course we will focused on the theoretical background of population and community ecology. Various topics such as competition, predation, community ecology and trophic interactions are treated in lectures, article seminars and a literature project. The course aims to give a deeper understanding of how to formulate hypotheses, design studies and analyse the data that result from t

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/population-and-community-ecology-bior69 - 2025-12-11

7,5 credits The course code was BIOS14 earlier The course is given part time (50%) with lectures in the mornings and exercises in the afternoons two days a week during November–January. Participants may need to spend some time for the exercises between scheduled events. For your planning, you will have access to the exercises in advance. The course can be taken in parallel to BIOS13 Modelling Biol

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/processing-and-analysis-biological-data-bios15 - 2025-12-11

15 credits In the course Soil and Plant Ecology we explore the intersection of biological, chemical, and geological processes that shape the soil environment. In an era of unprecedented human-induced environmental change, research in this field is advancing rapidly.  The course explores the processes underlying biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nutrients, soil formation and erosion, and we exami

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/soil-and-plant-ecology-bior78 - 2025-12-11

120 credits The general master’s programme in biology gives you an opportunity to design a personal study plan. You choose from around 30 courses at advanced level in biology. Are you interested in biodiversity and taxonomy? Choose the Nordic Master’s programme in Biodiversity and Systematics (NABIS) as a specialisation within General Biology, see information below.At the Department of Biology we

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/masters-degree-programmes/masters-programme-biology-general - 2025-12-11

15 credits This course aims to integrate theoretical knowledge within aquatic ecology and hydrology to be used within practical water management. In this applied course, through a combination of lectures, practical training, seminars, group projects, field trips and study visits, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the areas that you are supposed to master when working within water management.

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/advanced-level-courses/water-management-bios17 - 2025-12-11

Biological research at Lund University has several world-leading research groups and is characterized by advanced basic research, but also applied research. The research touches on a variety of areas, from molecular and protein production to ecosystems and from genetic code to behavior. You can read more about the current research and the different research groups on the Department of Biology's we

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/research - 2025-12-11

The Department of Biology has about 300 employees, of which 40 are professors. Here we conduct extensive education and advanced research. Education at the Department of Biology includes bioinformatics, biology and molecular biology. In total, we have approximately 430 students, 13 educational programs and 60 courses. Teaching takes place in modern laboratories with advanced equipment. In addition,

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/department-biology - 2025-12-11

Research projects and applied work Project and applied work courses are available for you that is registered for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at the Department of Biology, Lund University. The courses are also open for Exchange students in Biology. We encourage all our students to do internships and/or projects during the education. It provides you valuable contacts and work experience. Proj

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/projects-and-applied-work - 2025-12-11

Degree projects The master's degree project is probably the most important course of your studies. The degree project is an individual project that will give you the opportunity to enter deeply into a subject that you are interested in. At master's level, you do a 30, 45, or 60 credits degree project, usually in a research group.  You find more information via the links in the left menu. Look for

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/masters-degree-projects - 2025-12-11

Course codes BIOF20, BIOF22, BIOF21 and BIOF30 The applied work course give you an opportunity to get practical experience at a workplace that is relevant to your education. During the internship, you get an insight in what it is like working in the professional field. You may also get valuable experience as well as contacts. If you are admitted to a bachelor’s or master’s programme in biology or

https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/education/courses/projects-and-applied-work/biology-and-molecular-biology-applied-work - 2025-12-11