Program Overview

Biophysical-Chemical Concepts

The course covers biophysical and chemical processes in the environment and in biological systems. The practical part of the course includes spectroscopic measurements on proteins and their interaction with small organic molecules, equilibrium calculations based on fugacity concepts and characterization of molecular adsorption on organic/biological (e.g. nanotubes, membranes) and inorganic surfaces (e.g. different minerals). The course covers the following areas: thermodynamics, absorption processes, kinetics, fugacity, physicochemical properties, molecular dynamics and spectroscopic methods with focus on mainly NMR spectroscopy as well as Raman, IR and Fluorescence spectroscopy. The course also contains a literature project that includes literature search, followed by the presentation of the project orally but also in written form. The course also addresses the theory of science and ethics. The practical moments of the course are closely related to ongoing research at Umeå University in the area of proteins, and pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

About the Course

The course covers biophysical and chemical processes in the environment and in biological systems. The practical part of the course includes spectroscopic measurements on proteins and their interaction with small organic molecules, equilibrium calculations based on fugacity concepts and characterization of molecular adsorption on organic/biological (e.g. nanotubes, membranes) and inorganic surfaces (e.g. different minerals).

Course Content

• Thermodynamics
• Absorption processes
• Kinetics
• Fugacity
• Physicochemical properties
• Molecular dynamics
• Spectroscopic methods with focus on mainly NMR spectroscopy as well as Raman, IR and Fluorescence spectroscopy

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: 90 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are in the main area of chemistry, or the equivalent and English B/6.
• Selection: Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
• Total fee: SEK 38,075

Course Schedule

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-56008

Additional Information

• The course is closely related to ongoing research at Umeå University in the area of proteins, and pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry.
• The course contains a literature project that includes literature search, followed by the presentation of the project orally but also in written form.
• The course also addresses the theory of science and ethics.