Practical course in Biology

Education facts

Code: BIGC11

The course is designed to provide work experience at a workplace where biology knowledge is useful. Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their previous studies, and find out how biology-related work is organised and performed at a company or a public agency. The placement and field mentor must meet the approval of Karlstad University prior to the placement period. The course comprises the following components: \- eight to nine weeks at the workplace, including the completion of an independent task in which biology knowledge is applied \- continuous documentation of the work practice in a journal, describing reflectively tasks and what happens at the workplace with reference to relevant literature such as steering documents, reports, and investigations in the area \- a week in which the work performed at the practical placement workplace is compiled for written and oral presentation.

Entry requirements

60 ECTS credits in Biology (first cycle), including cell biology, genetics, botany, zoology, and ecology, or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Practical course in Biology

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %