Molecular Virology

Education facts

Code: 8FA237

<p>During this course, the student will acquire an overview of several different aspects of the virology field and understand the importance of viruses for human medicine and health as well as the use of viruses in biotechnology and cell biology. Furthermore, the student will gain a deeper understanding of virus function on a molecular level and how this has implications for human health. The course comprises of lectures by senior scientists that are experts in their respective fields, and will highlight recent resent research advances. The course also includes a bioinformatic exercise related to virus evolution and disease transmission.</p>

Entry requirements

165 ECTS credits passed in a major subject area with relevance for biomedical sciences, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with at least 90ECTS credits in the following subjects: -biochemistry -cell biology -molecular biology -genetics -gene technology -microbiology -physiology -immunology -histology -anatomy -pathology or similar. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.

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.

• Molecular Virology

  Linköping University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %