Overview

Research

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics performs world-class research in a number of areas including protein structure, folding, complex formation & trafficking, molecular studies on mitochondria, membrane protein topology and assembly, transmembrane transport, protein-lipid-interactions, computational biophysics, bioinformatics, machine learning, neurodegeneration, the electrical and network properties of neurons as well as the brain’s control of behavior.

A number of organisms are studied, from bacteria and yeast, to mice and plants. The Department provides cutting edge equipment, and the research groups utilize a wide range of state-of-the-art methods. Stockholm University is a leading research university that conducts basic independent research and applied research in the human and natural sciences. Our research produces internationally recognised scientific breakthroughs.

Programme Structure

There are four different areas of research at the department:

Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Neurochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry Biology View 13 other PhDs in Biology 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 Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

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Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs for Stockholm

9668 - 17248 SEK /month

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Scholarships Information

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