Biology: Molecular Biotechnology and Methods

Education facts

Code: BIOR94

<p>BIOR94</p><p>The overall aim of the course is that the student acquires in-depth knowledge in the field of molecular biotechnology. The course focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of molecular biotechnology and its use in society. The course includes advanced molecular biology techniques to manipulate and  understand biological systems at the molecular level as well as application of these techniques to create new biotechnological products and treatments.</p> <p>The theoretical part of the course deals with the underlying theory of molecular biological methods. The methods that will be covered in the course include various genetic engineering methods, molecular analysis methods for detection and characterization of DNA and other macromolecules, separation and quantification of biomolecules and methods for changing genetic material. The course also covers methodology regarding DNA sequencing and transcriptome analysis, mass spectrometry and metabolomics. The latter part of the course focuses on how molecular biology is used in applied biotechnology, including protein production, drug development and genetically modified organisms.</p> <p>In the laboratory part, some of these methods are practiced. The laboratories will also be evaluated with the help of the method theory that has been covered earlier during the course. To some extent, the students will be trained in independently planning and setting up experiments. Information will be provided about the regulations that apply to experimental work at universities, companies, and authorities. During the course, a literature study is carried out where the student practices searching for information in literature databases and analyzing, evaluating, and presenting scientific information regarding molecular methods and molecular biotechnology applications.</p><p>https://www.biologyeducation.lu.se/molecular-biotechnology-and-methods-bior94</p>

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 135 credits of scientific studies including knowledge corresponding to 45 credits of molecular biology including cell biology, genetics and microbiology, 30 credits chemistry including biochemistry, and a 15 credits elective second cycle course in molecular biology. English 6/English B.

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.

• Biology: Molecular Biotechnology and Methods

  Lund University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 March 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %