Integrative biochemistry

Instruction is in the form of lectures, laboratory sessions, computer-based laboratory sessions, written and oral assignments, and literature seminars. Laboratory sessions, computer-based laboratory sessions, written and oral assignments, and literature seminars are mandatory.

The lectures cover the following topics:

Biochemistry during physical activity for non-athletes, athletes, and patients

Biochemistry of mental activity, energy sources in the brain, and recreational drugs

Nutrition, functional foods, and biochemistry in eating disorders

Diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, and therapeutic interventions

Immunological response, defense against pathogens, and mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs

The cell cycle and metabolic changes associated with aging

Cancer, carcinogenic substances and conditions, and therapeutic interventions

Pharmacological modulation of pulmonary, renal, and cardiovascular function

Liver metabolism, detoxification, and metabolism of xenobiotics, including pharmaceuticals

Computer-based and experimental laboratory sessions cover the following topics:

Data analysis using software tools for metabolomics

Purification and characterisation of relevant products in complex matrices

Determination of various metabolites in biological samples

Determination of pharmacological activity of compounds in cell-based analyses

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: A Bachelor degree in Chemistry or registered for 90 ECTS credits in Chemistry with 75 ECTS credits completed, and upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6, or Swedish level 3 or Swedish as a second language level 3 and English level 2, or equivalent

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.