Chemistry: Magnetic Resonance - Spectroscopy and Imaging
Interested in studying the structure of various systems and materials? Learn the basics of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and how the technique is used to study the structure and dynamics of molecules, as well as to image materials and biological tissue.
Start
Spring 2027
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
KEMM57
Nuclear magnetic resonance is used in many fields, such as chemistry, medicine, and geology. The course provides you with fundamental knowledge of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and how the technique is used to study the structure and dynamics of molecules, as well as to image materials and biological tissue. You will learn how information about the structure and dynamics of molecules can be obtained from common magnetic resonance methods.
The course covers methods for low-molecular, macromolecular, and colloidal systems, as well as solid materials.
The course is offered both as part of a programme and as a standalone course.
The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, laboratory work, and a literature project. Laboratory work, assignments, and the literature project, along with associated components, are mandatory.
Assessment is conducted through a written exam at the end of the course and through laboratory work and associated mandatory components.
Lectures and exercises
The course begins with a fundamental overview of the theory behind nuclear magnetic resonance and an introduction to quantum mechanics. You will then learn about chemical shift, interaction between nuclear spins, spin dynamics, chemical exchange, relaxation, and multidimensional applications. This includes structure determination of macromolecules, imaging methods, and self-diffusion.
At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to explore an area that interests you and is relevant to your specialisation.
Laboratory work
We start with an exercise in data processing within nuclear magnetic resonance, focusing on Fourier transformations and the artefacts (errors) that can occur with incorrect data processing. Later laboratory work involves studying chemical exchange, relaxation, imaging, and self-diffusion.
Entry requirements
90 ECTS credits Science studies including knowledge corresponding to KEMA20 Chemistry: General Chemistry, 15 credits, KEMA01 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course, 7,5 credits, KEMA03 Biochemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits, KEMB09 Physical Chemistry - Basic Course, 15 credits, and MATA02 Mathematics for Scientists, 15 credits. English 6/English Course B. OR 75 ECTS credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to FYSC11 Atomic and Molecular Physics 7.5 credits and FYSC13 Solid State Physics 7.5 credits, and 30 credits in mathematics. English 6/English Course B.
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
Specific documentsTuition 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 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
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.