Characteristics and objectives of the study

Biomolecular chemistry includes knowledge of the structure of biologically important molecules and the relationship between their structure and function. It includes the methodology of acquiring and applying knowledge about the structure and function of biomolecules.
The aim of Biomolecular Chemistry is to train professionals with a high level of knowledge in general biochemistry, enzymology, structural biology, molecular genetics, protein engineering and bioinformatics, with an emphasis on knowledge of the structure, dynamics and function of biologically important molecules and molecular complexes

Graduate profile

The student of the specialization will expand his/her knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological disciplines: general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, structural chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, computer science, computer data processing and informatics. Students will learn to work with literature and present results in written and spoken form, including in English. The aim of the training is to provide a theoretical basis for postgraduate studies as well as to equip students with practical skills in the above areas for use in basic and applied research. On this basis, other subjects in the field of study focusing on general biochemistry and enzymology are developed so that graduates can work in a wide range of professions where a biochemical background is required. Emerging disciplines such as structural biology, protein engineering and bioinformatics form an essential and significant component of the degree. Teaching is aimed at acquiring knowledge of the structure of proteins, nucleic acids and sugars, describing their basic structural characteristics and knowledge of the primary, secondary and tertiary structure of these biomolecules. The theoretical and practical knowledge of crystallography of biopolymers, NMR studies of their structure and dynamic properties, and knowledge of molecular modelling, molecular dynamics and computational chemistry and biochemistry are also an integral part of the course.

Application and continuity for further studies

Graduates of this field are prepared for work in biochemical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and medical research, with an orientation towards basic and applied research, and in biotechnological production with the above-mentioned focus. Graduates are equipped not only to work professionally in their field of specialization, but also to adapt easily to possible work in another field. Subsequent doctoral studies in the same field of study give them the possibility of a promising employment not only in the domestic but also in the foreign labour market.