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Master's Programme in Biology

This programme is a great opportunity to gain a broad education and develop your own direction. You can choose courses in biology covering subjects from cell and molecular biology through to ecology and behaviour. You can also develop a multidisciplinary education by combining other subjects, including the humanities and social sciences.

Information for admitted students autumn 2024

Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.

In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.

Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
universityadmissions.se

 

Checklist for admitted students

  1. Activate your university account

    The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.

  2. Register at your department

    Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.

  3. Read all the information on this page

    Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.

IMPORTANT

Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.

Information from the department - programmes

Welcome to the Department of Biological Education! We are happy to be part of your student experience and contribute to your future success.

In order to get you off to a good start, we have gathered the important things you need to know here. Read through carefully and if you have any questions, please contact us.

Admitted

We send letters, about once a month, to all admitted student with important information for preparing for your Master's studies with us. Please ensure that you get these by whitelisting info.big@su.se in your e-mail client, and if necessary regularly checing your spam-box.

If you have not studies with us before (and maybe even if you have) we recommend that you read our information for New students. By carefully reading on our webpages and contacting us if you have questions that are not answered there, you will help us to better help more students :)

Information for new students at BIG

All those admitted to the programme are invited to an introductory week, where you learn more about the programme, meet your classmates and all you need to have a smooth start on the programme.

Introduction to Master's programmes

Register before the deadline

You must registered for the courses in order to start the programme and attend classes. By registering, you accept your place.

Online registration is open August 5th and closes on the 21st. It is your responsibility to make sure you register. If you do not register before the online registration closes, you may lose your place on the programme. If you have problems registering, it is important that you contact the student office latest August 21st.

Reserve place

If you have been given a reserve place you may be admitted if someone declines their place. In which case you must confirm that you want the place by attending the reserve roll call for the programme. In some cases reserves may be offered a place before the reserve roll call (Note! make sure you receive our e-mails by whitelisting and/or checking your spam folder regularly).

Read about reserve roll call

More information about your studies with us

On our website you will find more information about your studies with us.

su.se/big/english/

Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department. 

su.se/welcomeactivities 


Find your way on campus

Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.

Find your way on campus


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New student

During your studies

Student unions


For new international students

Pre-departure information

New in Sweden

Reasons to choose our Master in Biology

  • The possibility to create your own unique programme
  • A broad education adaptable to many career paths
  • Highly interactive international research and learning environment