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Molecular Biophysics – (M.Sc.)
Stockholm University
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,720 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
Stockholm University offers a two years Masters degree programme in Molecular Biophysics. It provides a molecular view on the phenomena of life and a thorough education in experimental and theoretical biophysical methods. The programme starts with one semester of compulsory courses. Among these there are both theoretically oriented courses, which provide the necessary theoretical background for understanding biophysical principles, as well as more experimental courses, which make the students experienced in advances techniques.
All courses are given by professors who perform world-class research. Hands-on laboratory course work and individual research projects are an integrated and essential part of the program. The program allows a high degree of freedom of choice: students can specialize in theoretical or experimental biophysics, or read both lines in parallel. The final degree project given an excellent opportunity to gain research experience, and the project is carried out in one of the affiliated groups at the participating Universities.
The research conducted in the different groups includes both theoretical and experimental aspects of biophysics, including a wide variety of techniques and applications. For more information see the research descriptions at the participating departments. The Masters degree program in Molecular Biophysics is aimed at students from Sweden and abroad with a bachelor degree in chemistry or physics. No knowledge in biology is required. The Masters degree program is organized by the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in collaboration with the Department of Physical, Inorganic and Structural Chemistry, both at Stockholm University.
Contents
The Master´s degree program in Molecular Biophysics consists of four compulsory courses, a number of profile courses that can be chosen from a list and courses that can be chosen freely. A research project of 20 to 40 weeks completes the program.
Courses in the Master´s program in Molecular Biophysics
All courses are given as block courses meaning that the student concentrates on one topic at a time. Each block is typically 5 or 10 weeks. A study year has 40 weeks.
Compulsory courses (30 ECTS credits, 20 weeks)
Introduction to biophysics, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
(structure and function of biological molecules and the underlying physical and chemical principles, lectures and laboratory experiences)
Experimental molecular biophysics 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
(experimental biophysical methods, lectures)
Applied experimental biophysics 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
(application of experimental methods to biological phenomena, advanced methods, lectures and laboratory experiences)
Molecular modeling 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Profile courses (30 - 60 ECTS credits, 20 - 40 weeks)
Experimental profile courses
Biological membranes: structure and function 15 ECTS credits, 10 weeks
(Biochemistry and biophysics of membrane structure and function, photosynthesis, respiration, signal transduction and nerve conduction, lectures and laboratory experiences)
NMR, 15 ECTS credits, 10 weeks
(Nuclear magnetic resonance)
Structural analysis with diffraction, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Advanced biochemical methods, 15 ECTS credits, 10 weeks
(Biochemical and biophysical methods, lectures and laboratory experiences)
Introduction to scanning probe microscopy, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Fluorescence spectroscopy, 6 ECTS credits, 4 weeks
Physics of the biological cell, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Structural biochemistry , 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Theoretical profile courses
Bioinformatics, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Computational biochemistry, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Computational chemistry, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Computational physics, 9 ECTS credits, 6 weeks
Membranes and soft matter
(Modeling of areas, interfaces and membranes, atomistic models, field theory), 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Protein physics 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Structure prediction of globular proteins and membrane proteins 7.5p, 5 weeks, 7.5 ECTS credits, 5 weeks
Free-choice courses (max. 22.5 ECTS credits, max. 15 weeks)
Any university course can be chosen.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, including 90 ECTS credits of Chemistry and/or Physics. Alternatively, a total of 180 ECTS credits, comprising at least 150 ECTS credits within Science, including 60 ECTS credits of Chemistry and/or Physics. English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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