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Master´s Degree Thesis in Biology

  • Number of credits 30 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

During the course the student performs and presents a scientific study on the subject by applying knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. This occurs in conditions similar to those in a vocational situation. The course also includes review and comment on a similar work.

The course is divided into the following sections:

Section 1. Project description according to instructions, 1 hp
Section 2. Execution, 29 hp

Application and eligibility

Master´s Degree Thesis in Biology, 30 credits

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

University: Analysis of field data 15 ECTS, and 30 ECTS of the following courses:
Forest Ecology 15 ECTS, Ecological Dynamics 15 ECTS, Arctic Ecosystems 15 ECTS, Molecular Ecology and Evolution 15 ECTS, Ecosystem Management 15 ECTS, Global Change Science 15 ECTS or Aquatic Ecosystems 7,5 ECTS and Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology 7,5 ECTS, as well as a
Bachelor's thesis. English B/6.
 

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-50108

Application

The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 76,150

Total fee

SEK 76,150

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Course is given by
Ecology and environmental science
Contactperson for the course is:
micael jonsson