Practical skills for biology research-I

Education facts

Code: 5BI249

The course provides introductory training in scientific conduct and molecular laboratory skills including data sampling, entry, and structuring. The course is specifically designed to develop and refine individual skills while encouraging peer-based learning. The course relies extensively on practical hands-on laboratory training and individual developing skills to assess integrity in the process of data collection. The course introduces concepts of experimental design, hypothesis generation, testing and reproducibility at different scales.

Entry requirements

90 ECTS credits, of which at least 15 ECTS credits are in the main area of chemistry and 60 ECTS credits in the main area of biology where at least 30 ECTS credits should be in plant biology and cell- and molecular biology. Swedish for basic eligibility for higher education programmes and English 6/level 2. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held 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.

• Practical skills for biology research-I

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 29 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %