Biochemistry - Master's Programme

Biochemistry - Master's Programme is a 2 years Masters program taught at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Biochemistry - Master's Programme from Uppsala University you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Biochemistry - Master's Programme you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as BioChemist, Research Biochemist.

The Master's Programme in Chemistry, specialising in Biochemistry, is partly taught together with the specialisation in Chemical Biology, but provides more in-depth advanced aspects of current biochemistry and associated experimental techniques. The breadth of current biochemical research allows you to perform your degree project in a dynamic and modern research environment, using state-of-the art equipment.

Your studies will combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in biochemistry and interfacing disciplines such as biotechnology and drug design, as well as insight into computational chemistry methods and protein crystallography. It includes the physical and chemical foundations to be able to take part in the research of the complex regulation of cellular signal transduction, cross-talk between proteins and possible linkage to diseases.

The programme also prepares you to participate in the development of new solutions for sustainable production of more efficient drugs, fuels, and new materials. These are important research fields, and you will be well-equipped for either future research within academia or for research and development in industry.

The minimum requirements for admission in Biochemistry - Master's Programme at Uppsala University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Uppsala University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Uppsala University as pre-requiste for admission in Biochemistry - Master's Programme.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry and biology, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.

Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:

• IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
• TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
• Cambridge: CAE, CPE

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/selma/program/?pKod=TKE2M&pInr=BIKE

Students are selected based on:

• a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
• a statement of purpose (1 page).

Fees: 

If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees. Fees cover application and tuition only and do not cover accommodation, academic literature or the general cost of living.

You can join one of the following careers:

• BioChemist
• Research Biochemist

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for Sweden. See Sweden scholarships.