This 60-credit, one-year master's focuses on human genetics and the use of advanced biomedical and digital tools to investigate genetic causes of disease. It suits students with a biomedical or life-science background who want hands-on experimental and analytical training and an independent research project.
Instruction emphasises problem solving, experimental work, and the analysis, processing and critical evaluation of results within biomedicine. The thematic focus is human genetics alongside advanced biomedical and digital methodologies. The programme includes a 30-credit master's thesis project where students carry out independent research addressing a contemporary question in the field.
Applications are processed in two main rounds depending on applicant origin. International applicants (including those needing a student visa and EU/EEA applicants with completed upper secondary education) apply through universityadmissions.se; the international application period is open 2 June–15 August with a final deadline of 15 August. National applicants and EU/EEA applicants currently finishing upper secondary school should apply through antagning.se; the national application period is 15 September–15 October with a final deadline of 15 October.
Graduates will be prepared for roles that require skills in genetic analysis, experimental design and digital biomedical methods, and for further research training. The independent master's project develops competencies relevant to research laboratories, biomedical analysis settings and roles that demand critical evaluation of experimental data.
The university advertises Master's scholarships for eligible applicants; prospective students should consult the University of Skövde admissions pages for details on scholarship eligibility, application procedures and deadlines.
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