Main Field of Study and progress level:
Molecular Biology: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Molecular Biology
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2023-06-06
Contents
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.
Required Knowledge
A Bachelor or equivalent higher education degree of 180 ECTS-credits in biomedicine, medicine, odontology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical laboratory science, or related areas. Alternatively, completed courses, a minimum of 45 ECTS-credits in the field of bioscience, (including at least 22.5 ECTS in microbiology, cell and molecular biology, zoo- and plant physiology) and a minimum of 7.5 ECTS-credits in genetics. In addition, completed courses in Chemistry comprising a minimum of 30 ECTS-credits, of which 7.5 ECTS-credits in Biochemistry, and practical experience of laboratory work comprising a minimum of 30 ECTS-credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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