Sonja Leidenberger
Senior Lecturer in Bioscience
School of Bioscience
Molecular Ecology in Conservation Biology A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
7.5 credits,
BV715A
Application
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Autumn 2025, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 50%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 3 November 2025 - 18 January 2026
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 50%
Admission Requirements
The prerequisites for this course are 150 higher education credits passed, of which at least 90 higher education credits must be courses within molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, or microbiology. Among these higher education credits, at least 15 must be on G2F-level or higher (or the equivalent). An additional requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL or the equivalent.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
Ready to join the next generation of ecologists pioneering solutions to the world’s biodiversity crisis? This course merges cutting-edge molecular biology and technology with ecological inquiry, empowering you to protect and monitor endangered species.
Do you want to belong to the next generation of ecologist? Molecular ecology is a cross-disciplinary field, where the latest developments in molecular biology and technology (e.g., DNA sequencing, PCR, next generations sequencing) are used to address ecological questions. In this course you will not only learn techniques in molecular biology, but also understand how those techniques have revolutionized our understanding of species and ecosystems, enabling us to protect and monitor endangered species, and therewith are important steps on the way to stop the world´s biodiversity crisis.
