Overview

This Biochemistry and Biophysics programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on biological processes at the molecular level, including proteins, membranes, and cellular systems, integrating approaches from biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology. It supports research into mechanisms such as protein folding, molecular interactions, energy conversion, and genetic processes.

Key Facts

The academic environment is interdisciplinary, combining experimental and computational methods across a wide range of topics such as bioinformatics, spectroscopy, molecular analysis, and neuronal systems. Training enables the use of advanced techniques and theoretical tools to investigate complex biological phenomena and contribute to scientific understanding through independent research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Methods for Protein Function Prediction
Advanced Spectroscopy
Development of Tools for Molecular Analysis
DNA/RNA/PNA Interactions
Energy Conversions
Enzyme Catalysis
Machine Learning in Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Physics Biochemistry View 7 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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