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 BIOR98, 15 credits or
Elective course in Molecular biology, 15 credits (see below)
Year 2
Autumn
Bioinformatics and sequence analysis BINP17, 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
Applied Bioinformatics BIOR93, 7,5 credits
Biochemistry - advanced level KEMM23, 15 credits
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology BIOR84, 15 credits
Genetic Analysis BIOR92, 7,5 credits
Immunology BIOR85, 15 credits
Immunology and Infection Biology BIOR88, 15 credits
Metabolic Diseases BIMM27, 7,5 credits
Microbiology BIOR18, 15 credits
Microscopy – Bio-Imaging BIOS08, 7,5 credits
Methods in Molecular Biology BIOR79, 15 credits offered for the last time 2023
Molecular Biotechnology BIOR31, 15 credits offered for the last time 2024
Molecular Biotechnology and Methods BIOR94, 15 credits offered for the first time 2025
Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes BIOR95, 15 credits
Molecular Microbiology BIOR63, 15 credits
Molecular and Experimental Neurobiology BIMM26, 7,5 credits
Neurobiology BIOR58, 15 credits
Pharmacology BIOR98, 15 credits
Plant Function BIOR76, 15 credits
Sensory Biology BIOR20, 15 credits
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine BIMM25, 7,5 credits
Tumour Biology BIMM28, 7,5 credit
Maximum 15 cr of the courses below may be included among the 60 cr Molecular biology courses:
Processing and analysis of biological data BIOS14, 7,5 credits
Bioinformatics and sequence analysis BINP17, 7,5 credits
Modelling Biological Systems BIOS13, 7,5 credits
Structural Biochemistry KEMM25, 15 credits
Programming in Python BINP16, 7,5 credits
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?
Therese Reber, study advisor, molecular biology
Telephone: +46 46 222 83 19
Email: molbiol_master [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se