Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Microbiology (FARB1300)

Bachelor's course
For exchange students

This course covers selected topics from biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology.

  • Admission requirements

    You must be admitted to a bachelor's programme in the field of health sciences.

  • How to apply

    International exchange students select courses when applying for exchange.

    The application deadline is 1 October.

  • Course description

    This course covers key topics within biochemistry, cell biology, and microbiology. 

    Biochemistry explores the structure and function of biological molecules and energy transfer in cells. Cell biology focuses on human cell structure, cell cycle events, plasma membrane transport, intercellular communication, and protein synthesis from DNA. Microbiology introduces the main groups of microorganisms and viruses, especially those relevant to pharmacy and medicine, antibiotic mechanisms and resistance, and microbe identification and classification.

    The course includes laboratory work, which provides an introduction to basic techniques used in molecular biology and microbiology. 

    For more information about this course, take a look at the course description (student.oslomet.no).

  • Exam

    The exam is a supervised individual written exam.

    Grading scale: A-F.

  • Costs

    There is no semester fee for exchange students.

Questions about this course?

You can contact us by e-mail if you have questions about this course.

Student stories

Julia sitting in front of a graffiti art wall.
Oslo has the perfect mix of city and nature

“In Oslo you can go hiking in the woods during the day and go out partying in the evening, ” says Julia, an exchange student from Germany.