Master
MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SDU University of Southern Denmark

- Abschluss:
- Master
- Sachgebiet(e):
- Biochemie, Mikrobiologie, Molekularbiologie, makromolekulare Chemie
- Regelstudienzeit:
- 2 years
- Hauptunterrichtssprache:
- Englisch
- Studienform(en):
- Vollzeitstudium
- Standort(e):
- Odense
- Zulassungssemester:
- September 1 or February 1
- Zulassungsmodus:
- September intake: March 1st or February intake: October 15th
- Schwerpunkte:
- Proteomics/mass spectrometry , Molecular biomedicine , Molecular microbiology, Protein chemistry
- Vorlesungszeit:
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September-January and February-July
- Bewerbungsfrist:
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September intake: EU/EEA (and Swiss) citizens: March 1st or March 15.
- Einschreibfrist (Rückmelder):
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no later than March 1st - read more
- Studienbeitrag:
- No tuition fees for citizens from the EU/EEA countries.
Introduction to MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
In the Master's degree programme in Biochemistry and molecular biology, you will be taught about cell reactions, proteins and their functions and the genes of organisms. These are central areas in the research of both cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases.
The technological and scientific advances move the boundaries for what is academically possible. Human DNA – the 3 billion building blocks of life – are now known and will come to revolutionise molecular bioscience. The next challenge will be to map out the function of genes.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has accepted this challenge and is among the frontrunners worldwide in the new research area of proteome analysis which is used to map proteins in humans and other organisms.
The first year of the Master's degree programme in Biochemistry and molecular biology consists of an experimental core course in advanced protein chemistry and biological mass spectrometry, which can be supplemented with an experimental course in molecular microbiology and/or an experimental course in cloning and characterisation of human proteins.
The programme is known for a large degree of electives. This allows you to specialise according to your interests in all fields within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Students in Denmark spend much time together, as social togetherness and a sense of community are important elements of Danish culture. International students find themselves quickly integrated and appreciate the easiness to make new connections and get along with fellow students.
Our students here spend time after classes together: working together, forming study groups and solving assignments together. There is a high motivation to help each other. The classes have been described as having a respectful atmosphere in which students feel comfortable to speak up and contribute.
International students play a crucial role in enriching the university experience for every student, by bringing different views, cultures and perspectives. That is why we do our utmost to support our international students before and after their arrival.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work as quality control technicians, working in laboratories, manufacturing plants or other production facilities.
Typical employers include biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies, the healthcare sector and private research institutions, like
- Clinical laboratory technologists use their background in biochemistry + molecular biology to conduct experiments on bacteria, viruses and micro-organisms
- Business analysts in pharmaceutical companies or within the healthcare sector
- About 25 % of our graduates from SDU have pursued a career in academic research
- Schwerpunkte:
- Proteomics/mass spectrometry , Molecular biomedicine , Molecular microbiology, Protein chemistry
- Vorlesungszeit:
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September-January and February-July
- Bewerbungsfrist:
-
September intake: EU/EEA (and Swiss) citizens: March 1st or March 15.
- Einschreibfrist (Rückmelder):
-
no later than March 1st - read more