Genes, Brain and Behaviour

Education facts

Code: 1BG344

The course demonstrates how physiological, pharmacological and genetic changes can modify some of the brain's more complex functions such as language development, locomotion, stress responses, pair bonding, paying attention, anxiety, fear, sleep, depression, eating habits, altruism and drug dependence. The course focuses on the main concepts in behavioural genetics and neuropharmacology and explores the experimental strategies that can be used to find genes related to behavioural traits. Moreover, opinions about the current debate on the importance of inheritance and environmental factors on human and other animal behaviours are treated.

Entry requirements

Completed courses of 120 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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.

• Genes, Brain and Behaviour

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %