Structure and Function of Macromolecules

Education facts

Code: 1BG349

The course gives you advanced knowledge of the relationship between the structure and function of biomolecules as well as skills in structural bioinformatic analyses. The course also provides insights into current research and introduces how structures are used in drug development and biotechnology. The course covers the constitution and traits of biological macromolecules, experimental methods in structural biology, databases and bioinformatic tools related to the structure and function of macromolecules and structure-function relationships in a wide range of biological processes such as translation, signalling and enzyme catalysis.

Entry requirements

Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 90 credits in biology and chemistry of which at least 30 credits in each subject, or (2) participation in Trends in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or (3) Accepted to the Master's Programme in Chemistry – Biochemistry or Chemical Biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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 Function of Macromolecules

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %