Norrmalm, Sweden
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 135,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* first instalment: SEK 67,500 | EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay tuition fees
Key Summary
Introduction
Do you want to help develop new techniques that will contribute to improving people’s lives? This could involve being able to identify diseases or genetically modifying cells.
Molecular biotechnology is a growing scientific field that combines molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and immunology, in order to develop products and services within the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries.
Opportunities for international studies
You will have the opportunity to carry out part of your degree project abroad.
Admissions
Curriculum
The study programme is provided by the University of Skövde and is named Molecular Biotechnology - Master's Programme (Molekylär bioteknik - magisterprogram). It comprises 60 credits and is a second-cycle programme. The main field of study is Bioscience.
Constituent courses in the study programme
During the first semester, you will study advanced courses in molecular biology, biostatistics and bioinformatics. You will work with advanced laboratory equipment to analyse DNA, RNA and proteins. Techniques used include qPCR, mutagenesis, cloning and protein expression. You will also learn to use molecular biological and bioinformatics data analyses and to carry out database searches.
During the second semester, you will carry out a degree project in which you will apply your theoretical and practical knowledge to solve a research problem within molecular biotechnology. This is an individual degree project and can be carried out at a business or an educational institution, either in Sweden or abroad.
Molecular Biotechnology is an international programme, and the courses are conducted in English.
The following courses are included in the programme:
- Experimental Methods and Design in Bioscience A1N, 17.5 credits
- Molecular Biotechnology A1N, 7.5 credits
- Data Analysis for Life Science A1N, 5 credits
- Master's Degree Project in Bioscience A1E, 30 credits
Program Outcome
Objectives for Master's degree according to the Higher Education Ordinance
- Knowledge and understanding
- Proficiency and Ability
- Ability to Evaluate and Relate
- Local Objective for the Programme at The University of Skövde
Career Opportunities
After your studies, you can work within the pharmaceutical or food industries, at biotechnology companies, or in laboratory analysis, for example at public or private-sector research laboratories.
Opportunities for further studies
After completing your degree, you can continue with third-cycle education.
Program delivery
When? Where? How?
- Study period: 1 September 2025 - 7 June 2026
- Location: Skövde, Campus
- Pace of study: 100%