Umeå University · Sweden
Life Science
A three-year science degree in Umeå.
- Where
- UmeåSweden
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Late August or early September 2027
- Apply by
- Not open yetNo 2027 round for final-year IB students published yet
- Last cut-off
- 19.612026
- EU/EEA fee
- Free
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Late August or early September 2027
Deadlines
-
6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
After every first-round date. In the second round University Admissions wants your IB results by 5 July, so ask them how a late result is handled; second-round results come on 9 July.
Source
All dates for this programme (3 more)
-
16 October 2026
January round opens, 13:00 CETDiploma holders onlyDetails
Source -
15 January 2027
January round closes -
1 February 2027
January round: documents and proof of EU/EEA citizenship due
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
Chemistry and molecular biology to understand how life works at the molecular level, with lab work on modern equipment and a specialisation in either chemistry or molecular biology.
What you need
- Biology (SL or HL)minimum 4 · Grade 3 is enough at HL.
- Chemistry (SL or HL)minimum 4 · Grade 3 is enough at HL.
- Maths AA (SL or HL) or AI HLminimum 3 · AI SL at grade 4 also counts.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Umeå University
No IB page of its own; the national rules apply. A full IB Diploma gives general entry, and IB English meets English 6. Subjects count at grade 4 (3 at HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
How places are decided
- 2026 April round: ranked on your IB converted to Sweden's scale (max 22.5), some places on the SweSAT. No April 2027 round published yet.
The last cut-off
Last admitted in 2026: 19.61 of 22.5 (grades group BI).
A past result, not a prediction.
Sources (3)
- Bachelor of Science Programme in Life Science at UmU — checked 2026-09-30
- Cut-off, 2026
- IB applicants at UmU