Tumour biology

Education facts

Code: 3MB034

The course aim is that the student will acquire knowledge of the importance of molecular mechanisms behind transcription control, signal transduction, cell cycle control, and cell differentiation in tumour development. Signal transduction and cell cycle control are conserved processes found in almost all eucaryotic organisms. The area of molecular cell biology has developed dramatically through genetic studies using simple model systems, and is now of fundamental importance for the understanding of tumour-related diseases. The aim is that the student will get sufficient knowledge of genetic model systems and general biological regulatory systems to understand scientific articles within molecular cell and tumour biology. The experimental training includes work with different model organisms and methodology for the study of transcription control, signal transduction, and cell differentiation and proliferation.

Entry requirements

180 ECTS including at least 60 ECTS in any of the main field of studies Biomedicine, Medicine, Odontology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Laboratory Science or corresponding; at least 20 ECTS from completed courses in Chemistry; documented practical experience of laboratory work comprising a minimum of 30 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/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.

• Tumour biology

  Umeå University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %