We offer four different master programmes that are fully adapted to the standards set by the European Bologna model. The programmes are open to both Swedish and international applicants. In late October 2010 Biology in Uppsala obtained a renewed Excellence Ranking by the German Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE). The CHE ranking is meant to serve as an aid for students in search for a suitable Master programme at a European university. In fact, based on student questionnaires, Uppsala was rated the very highest among all European universities that were part of the biology survey.

MSc in Applied Biotechnology

Uppsala University is the premium choice for your bio- technology studies. This programme combines courses in economics, project management and entrepreneurship with in depth biotechnology studies.

MSc in Bioinformatics

The Master Pro- gramme in Bioin- formatics combines biology, computer science, and mathematics to solve biological questions with the help of cutting edge computing.

MSc in Biology - ten specialisations

This Master programme has nine speciali- sations, from molecular biology to ecology. There are ample opportunities for individual selection of courses, to prepare for a career in e.g. biotech industry, governmental organisations or for academic research.

MSc in Molecular Biotechnology

Uppsala University is the premium choice for your bio- technology studies. The core content of this programme is a combination of mathematics and biology/biotechnology with focus on quantitative aspects of biology.

Choosing the right programme

If you have trouble choosing which one is the right programme for you, a quick initial comparison can be obtained on the CHE ranking pages by clicking the respective programme names on that page.

Furthermore, we have also prepared a comparison table which may serve as a further guide for tentatively choosing the right programme. Note however that it is very important that you also read and compare all the detailed information available on the respective programme pages before finally deciding and placing your application!

It is particularly important that you thoroughly compare alternatives if you are primarily interested in either of Applied Biotechnology, Molecular Biotechnology or Biology: specialisation Cell and Molecular Biology.

Comparison table master programmes

The historical setting

Uppsala University has a long tradition of international collaboration in education and research and an excellent reputation worldwide. The teachers are active researchers, and as a student here, you will come into close contact with the frontlines of international science. Biology research and education has been a central part of Uppsala University ever since the 18th century, when the world famous botanist Carl Linnaeus was a teacher and professor at the university. From the days of Linnaeus until the present, Uppsala University has welcomed international students.