Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules

Education facts

Code: KEM360

The course provides advanced knowledge about the methods used for determining the structures and dynamical properties of biomolecules (X-ray diffraction of protein crystals, spinresonance and vibrational spectroscopy and electron microscopy). The course focuses on the experimental methods and explains which biological problems can be studied with the different techniques. The students independently will be able to judge how reliable these results are and which other methods can give necessary complementary information. In addition the course deals with the theory and basic mathematical concepts (Fouriertransformaton) behind analysis of spectroscopic and X-ray scattering methods in biology and biochemistry. In relevant context protein structure based design of drugs are also discussed.

Entry requirements

The admission requirements are 120 credits within Science, 45 credits of these should be in Chemistry, including KEM060, Biochemistry, 15 credits or equivalent education. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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.

• Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 4 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %