Chemistry: 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 Experimental Protein Chemistry equips you with current 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, group exercises, and laboratory work. Participation in laboratory sessions and associated activities is mandatory.

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

Lectures and exercises 

Lectures and 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
• Purification criteria and SDS-PAGE
• Isoelectric focusing and 2D electrophoresis
• Mass spectrometry
• Studies of protein interactions and analysis of post-translational modifications
• Spectroscopy for studying protein dynamics and secondary structure
• 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.

You will use biochemical literature, databases, and bioinformatics as a foundation. You will learn methods for purifying and characterising proteins, including their properties.

Prerequisites

General and 60 ECTS credits Science studies including passed courses equivalent to KEMA00 General and Analytical Chemistry 7.5 ECTS credits, KEMA01 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course 7.5 ECTS credits, KEMA02 Inorganic Chemistry - Basic Course 7.5 ECTS credits, MOBA02 Chemistry of the Cell 15 ECTS credits, and KEMA03 Biochemistry - Basic Course 7.5 ECTS credits/MOBA01 Cell Biology 15 ECTS credits.

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 42,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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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.