Biotechnology in Defence and Security: Medical Opportunities and Legal Challenges

Education facts

Code: VMFB44

<p>During the course, we explore how future biotechnology and medical advances can be used in defense and security. We discuss the possibilities and risks of technology, how it can be used to promote humanitarian causes in international conflicts, while also analysing legal and ethical challenges.</p><p>This online course provides an interdisciplinary orientation at the intersections of security policy, biotechnology and medical research. The course has a general approach and is suitable for a wide group of students, whether you are completely new as a student or a PhD student in a related field. </p><p>You will learn which technologies are considered to dominate a future geopolitical power struggle and even help a country win on the battlefield. The course also offers a deep-dive into how international conflicts affect healthcare and medical research, as well as how biomedical engineering has been misused in past conflicts, with examples ranging from disinformation to biological weapons. You will also get an overview of national and international laws and conventions that regulate the borderland between medical research and international conflict.</p><h3>This is an X-course</h3><p>By studying x-courses, you can supplement your education with new perspectives and knowledge. The courses are specially designed to suit those who are already studying by being:</p><ul><li>short</li><li>flexible</li><li>offered on campus, online or in a hybrid format.</li></ul><p> </p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2

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.

• Biotechnology in Defence and Security: Medical Opportunities and Legal Challenges

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 December 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %