Program Overview
The Infection Biology at University of Skövde is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Infection Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Skövde, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Infection Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analysis of NGS Data
- Bioinformatics Concepts and Methody
- Experimental Methods and Design in Life Science
- Molecular and Cellular Infection Biology
- NGS Library Preparation and Quality Control
- Analysis of NGS Data 2
- Expression Analysis
- Infection Biology - Modelling
- Multivariate Biostatistics
- Systems Biology
- Master Degree (two year) Project in Systems Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for the program a Bachelors Degree, e.g. at least 180 ECTS, with a major in the biological or medical area is required. The biological area can be defined as e.g. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Physiology. The medical area is here defined as Biomedicine but can also include subjects like Pharmacology. A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English course 6 / English course B. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized test, e g IELTS or TOEFL or the equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sk\xc3\xb6vde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Skövde
University of Skövde
Skövde, Sweden
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
