University College of Skövde

What you'll study

Teaching covers core topics across infection biology with emphasis on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of infection and host response. The programme description explicitly links immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology as the central subject areas; students can expect study and training built around these themes over the two-year MSc cycle. The university also offers a separate one-year master’s option in Infection Biology.

Entry requirements

The publicly available programme listing shows application handling and a note that admission information is provided with each programme instance. Specific entry requirements and the full syllabus are published per intake; if not shown on the main page, applicants should consult the programme instance syllabus or the university admissions information for exact prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in research and applied positions within the bioscience and biotechnology sectors. Because the programme was created in collaboration with industry, it aims to equip students with knowledge and practical perspectives that are relevant to employers working on infectious disease, diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics and related biotech development.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Funding opportunities vary by intake and applicant status. Prospective students should check the university’s official pages for scholarships, tuition information and external funding sources (such as national grant schemes or employer partnerships) that commonly support master’s studies in bioscience fields.