Biochemistry 15 credits
About the course
Chemical processes occur continuously within all cells of living organisms. They form a complex network of reactions that allow the extraction of usable energy from food, the synthesis of cellular building blocks, and the storage and retrieval of genetic information. This course covers the structure and function of the most important classes of biological molecules: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. The course places special emphasis on proteins as the "workers of the cell", and covers enzymatic reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and bioenergetics. Further, central metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation, will be investigated. We will contrast pathways in which nutrients are degraded with those in which biological molecules are synthesized. In this context, cellular organelles will be discussed as the compartments of biochemical reactions. Finally, the course will also cover the role of biomolecules in the use and storage of genetic information. The experimental part of the course includes hands-on training in biochemical techniques.
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Spring 2026
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Biochemistry
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts24 March 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-56114
Eligibility Fundamentals of Chemistry 15 hp, or the equivlent. English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationOnline applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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