Applied and Clinical Virology

Education facts

Code: 3VI013

This advanced course gives an overview and practical training of various aspects related to the field of virology. During the course, basic aspects of virology will be covered, and focus is put on understanding the methods that are used in current research and in clinical practice. Furthermore, anti-viral drug development and the use of viruses in various biomedical research and development will be discussed, notably based on current research. The learning objectives are achieved via lectures, practical exercises, including laboratory work, and self-studies based on specific home assignments.

Entry requirements

180 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS in one or more of the following areas: Cell Biology, Biomedicine, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Immunology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies if the course is given in 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.

• Applied and Clinical Virology

  Umeå University

  Start date: 30 September 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %