Chemistry: Advanced Experimental Protein Chemistry

Proteins have numerous functions in living cells. They can be enzymes, molecular motors that facilitate movement, messengers that transmit signals, oxygen carriers, and much more. In short, proteins make life possible.

The course in Advanced Experimental Protein Chemistry equips you with current advanced knowledge and skills to study proteins biochemically. You will gain an understanding of how proteins function by theoretically and practically studying their function, properties, and structural dynamics.

The course is offered both as part of a programme and as a standalone course.

The teaching consists of lectures, computer exercises, project assignment, and laboratory work. Participation in laboratory sessions and project assignment and associated activities is mandatory.

Assessment is conducted through a written exam at the end of the course, written and oral project presenation, and through laboratory work and associated compulsory elements during the course.

Lectures and computer exercises

Lectures and computer exercises demonstrate how to study proteins at the molecular level and help you understand their functions. You will gain insights into the latest research and learn the basics of experimental techniques for purifying and studying proteins and their properties and dynamics.

You will learn several key methods, including:

• Preparative methods
• Protein purification through ion exchange, adsorption, and affinity chromatography
• Analytical methods and purification criteria
• SDS-PAGE
• Isoelectric focusing and two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis
• Mass spectrometry
• Studies of protein interactions and analysis of post-translational modifications
• Spectroscopy for studying protein structures and dynamics
• Bioinformatics

Laboratory work

Experimental work with proteins is central to the course. You will be trained in planning and conducting experiments, documenting, and critically evaluating results.

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general entry requirements for higher education and requirements for English proficiency corresponding to English 6/B from Swedish upper secondary school, and have passed 90 credits in natural science courses, including knowledge equivalent to: KEMA20 General Chemistry 15 credits KEMA41 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course 7.5 credits and KEMA13 Biochemistry - Basic Course 7.5 credits KEMB23 Biochemistry - Function and Regulation 15 credits

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 46,250
First payment: SEK 46,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.