Biological Chemistry

Education facts

Code: 5KE111

The course gives an introduction to the subject area, biological chemistry, that include the essential chemical processes that are the foundation of life, from molecule to organism. The course also include the basics of fundamentals of chemistry, including organic chemistry. The course is divided in three themes: Medicines of Tomorrow, Modern Forensics, and Diet, Exercise and Health. The different themes discuss present and central matters related to biological chemistry. Each theme includes and introduction to the theory; planning and execution of different experiments; analysis, evaluation and presentation of achieved results. Powerful chemical analysis techniques and statistical methods are introduced and used to challenge outlined hypotheses. The course also includes an introduction to report writing and presentation technique as well as science history and theory.

Entry requirements

Grundläggande behörighet + Fysik 1a eller 1b1+1b2, Kemi 1, Matematik 3b eller 3c eller Matematik C. Eller: Fysik nivå 1a1+1a2 eller nivå 1b, Kemi nivå 1, Matematik fortsättning nivå 1b eller 1c

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Biological Chemistry

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %