Stockholm University

Master in Biochemistry with Specialization in Protein Chemistry

Proteins are the building blocks of life. They play a central role in various disease processes and can also be used for therapeutic purposes. If you want to learn more about these fascinating molecules then the master’s program in Biochemistry with Specialization in Protein Chemistry is for you.

The master’s program in Biochemistry with Specialization in Protein Chemistry will provide a detailed understanding of proteins, from their physical properties and structures, to how they behave, interact, and function in complex environments. You will study current techniques which are used to understand proteins, their folding, structure, cellular localization, interactions, and functions.

You will learn the basics principles of recombinant protein production, protein engineering, and protein purification, as well biophysical characterization and structure determination of proteins by for instance x-ray crystallography, NMR, and cryo-EM. Moreover, you will also get to dive into the world of biological membranes, which consist of both proteins and lipids, as well as study how protein expression can be modified and studied in live eukaryotic cells.

The fast-paced courses in this program are taught in small groups and they include significant lab time, allowing you to develop the lab skills that Stockholm University graduates are renowned for, and which employers expect. Writing reports, giving presentations, and reading papers will be second nature to you when you have finished the program.

The teaching is problem-based, meaning you will also be challenged to develop skills like self-sufficiency and creative thinking, which will help your career outside the lab. It is real science for the real world.

While attending the Biochemistry with Specialization in Protein Chemistry program you will be surrounded by internationally recognized biochemistry researchers, including some of the people who choose the Nobel Prize winners. In addition, you will be able to attend the Nobel lectures of the prize winners themselves.

The program is also structured in a way that makes it possible to study abroad for one semester (the third). One of our exchange partners is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which many of our students take advantage of since it is a great experience personally and because of its focus on biomolecular science.