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Study here

The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology provides a unique study environment in Sweden where expertise and knowledge span across a wide range of molecular sciences. Here, you can study chemistry, molecular biology or combine both areas of expertise into a unique Life Science profile.

Our dedicated teachers aim to give you a solid foundation by incorporating current research into our teaching and by offering you the possibility to perform an individual laboratory-based project work of up to one year in a top research group. This way, you will gain both a broad knowledge and a deep understanding in important scientific questions needed to solve future global challenges within health and medicine, environment and climate.

Our master's programmes and stand-alone courses

Chemistry

You can choose between two international programmes: a broad Master’s programme in Chemistry allowing you to create your own unique scientific profile according to your interests and future goals, and a challenging Master's Programme in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry. You can also study one or more of our many stand-alone courses, all linked to world-leading research.

Molecular Biology

The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology offers a Master's programme in Molecular Biology. You can also choose among the many stand-alone courses, all linked to cutting-edge research.

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Master's degree project

At the end of your master's studies, you will perform an individual laboratory-based project work of up to one year in one of our top research groups, giving you the opportunity to specialize in the research area you are most interested in.

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact us!

Study counsellor Chemistry

Per Martin Björemark
+46 31-786 90 13
svlkemi@cmb.gu.se

Study counsellor Molecular Biology

Eva-Lena Axelsson
031-786 39 27
svl.molbio@cmb.gu.se

 

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