Dr. Axel Karlsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Axel Karlsson is a PhD student in Peter Lind's research group at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. His research focuses on investigating evolutionary processes linked to the development of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Karlsson graduated with a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Umeå University in 2023 and has prior experience working for a year in a biotechnology company. As a member of Peter Lind's lab, he contributes to advancing the understanding of antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.