Master's programme in Molecular Biology - Immunology and Infection Biology
120 credits
The programme focusses on areas that play a central role in immunology and infection biology. You will take courses in microbiology, immunology and infection biology, during which theory is integrated with training of laboratory skills. You also have the possibility to achieve insights into the drug development process, from research to clinical use, and extensive training in oral and written communication. After having completed the programme you are prepared for research or work within 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
Year 1
Autumn
Microbiology BIOR18, 15 credits (compulsory)
Immunology BIOR85, 15 credits (compulsory)
Spring
Immunology and Infection Biology BIOR88, 15 credits (compulsory)
Pharmacology BIOR14, 15 credits or
Elective course in Molecular biology, 15 credits (see below)
Year 2
Autumn
Bioinformatics and sequence analysis BINP11, 7,5 credits
Programming in Python BINP16, 7,5 credits, and/or
Elective course(s) in Molecular biology, 0 - 30 credits (see below) or
Master's degree project in Molecular biology 30/45/60 credits (30 credits compulsory)
Spring
Master's degree project in Molecular biology continuation
All elective courses in Molecular Biology
Antibiotics – Biology and Chemistry BIOR56, 7,5 credits
Processing and analysis of biological data BIOS14, 7,5 credits
Bioinformatics and sequence analysis BINP11, 7,5 credits
Biochemistry - advanced level KEMM23, 15 credits
Cellular and molecular neurobiology BIOR84, 15 credits
Genetic Analysis BIOR92, 7,5 credits (offered for the first time 2023)
Genetic Analysis I BIOR59, 7,5 credits (offered for the last time 2022)
Genetic Analysis II BIOR60, 7,5 credits (offered for the last time 2022)
Immunology BIOR85, 15 credits
Immunology and Infection Biology BIOR88, 15 credits
Metabolic Diseases BIMM23, 7,5 credits
Microbiology BIOR18, 15 credits
Microscopy – Bio-Imaging BIOS08, 7,5 credits
Modelling Biological Systems BIOS13, 7,5 credits
Methods in Molecular Biology BIOR79, 15 credits
Molecular Biotechnology BIOR31, 15 credits
Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes BIOR49, 15 credits
Molecular Microbiology BIOR63, 15 credits
Molecular and Experimental Neurobiology BIMM22, 7,5 credits
Neurobiology BIOR58, 15 credits
Pharmacology BIOR14, 15 credits
Plant Function BIOR76, 15 credits
Programming in Python BINP16, 7,5 credits
Sensory Biology BIOR20, 15 credits
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine BIMM24, 7,5 credits
Structural Bioinformatics KEMM25, 15 credits
Toxicology BIOR21, 15 credits (offered for the last time 2022)
Tumour Biology BIMM21, 7,5 credit
Degree requirements
Courses corresponding to 120 credits, of which should encompass
Microbiology BIOR18, 15 credits
Immunology BIOR85, 15 credits
Immunology and Infection Biology BIOR88, 15 credits
Elective course(s) in Molecular Biology, 15 credits
Master´s degree project in Molecular Biology MOBM02/MOBN02/MOBN03, 30/45/60 credits
Optional course(s) 0-30 cr
Degree title
Master of Science (Two Years)
Major: Molecular biology with specialisation in Immunology and Infection Biology

Questions?
Christina Ledje, study advisor, molecular biology
Telephone: +46 46 222 73 16
Email: Christina [dot] Ledje [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se (Christina[dot]Ledje[at]biol[dot]lu[dot]se)