Study with us

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics provides education across a wide range of topics within the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, and neurochemistry. Our courses and programs are deeply integrated with cutting-edge research.

The three-dimensional structure of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH). G6PDH is an example of what our students will explore duringour courses, in order to learn about biochemical structure of proteins. Illustration: Pål Stenmark

Courses and programmes on all levels

We have a broad array of courses and programmes across all educational levels. In collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, we provide a bachelor's program in Chemistry. At the master's level, we offer two programmes providing in-depth knowledge of Biochemistry with specialization in protein chemistry or Neurochemistry with molecular neurobiology. Additionally, we provide PhD training in the fields of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, and Neurochemistry.

For more information, please see the Department's pages:

Courses and programmes

PhD studies at DBB

Research at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Our teachers are active researchers with deep knowledge and a great commitment to science. As a student with us, you'll gain access to cutting-edge international research and work with the same state-of-the-art equipment as our researchers. You'll learn in an inspiring environment, directly benefiting from their extensive expertise.

Our department hosts more than 30 active research groups, with a focus spanning from biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, cell biology to neurochemistry. Specific research areas include structural biology; DNA, RNA, and PNA interactions; protein biogenesis; protein structure and function; protein misfolding and associated diseases; advanced spectroscopy; lipid biosynthesis and function; energy conversion processes; nitrogen fixation; enzyme catalysis; neurotoxicity and neurodegenration; cell signaling in neuronal cells; computational biology; and the development of theoretical calculations.

Research at our department frequently involves collaboration with other groups, both within Sweden and internationally. The collaborations foster a dynamic and innovative academic environment.

Read more about our research on the Department's page:

Research

Meet our students

Meet some of our students and discover their thoughts on their studies and their time at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics (DBB) and Stockholm University.

Aida, master's student in Biochemistry

Aida Bertolotti is a student from Barcelona who is currently doing her Master in Biochemistry at Stockholm University. According to Aida, the best thing about studying in Sweden is the close interaction between students and professors. And of course, the fika!

Read the full interview on the Chemistry Section's page:

"I like the proximity in which professors treat students, how they make you feel comfortable"

Despina, master's student in Biochemistry

Despina Kapsitidou, a 24-year old chemistry student from Greece, is taking her Master degree in Biochemistry at Stockholm University. Her goal is to continue as a PhD student and work in research about the Alzheimer disease.

Read the full interview on the Chemistry Section's page:

"A well-known university in a beautiful city makes Stockholm a tempting destination for students!"