Biochemistry

Description The MSc programme in Biochemistry allows you to work experimentally and theoretically with biochemical and molecular problems within a focus area of your own choosing. Your thesis will be an independent piece of work, often contributing to an existing research project where you will be an integral part of the research group concerned. Biochemistry is for dedicated students with a wish to advance discoveries within basic research or in the pharmaceutical field. During the programme you will learn to: work with living organisms (bacteria, archaea, yeasts, cell cultures, plants); define, delimit, formulate and analyse biochemical or biological problems; independently plan and perform scientific experiments as well as interpret their reliability; interpret the results of experiments and communicate them in a larger context; express yourself clearly using the correct scientific terminology and to achieve a significant understanding of your field of research; Read more about the programme structure and the specialisations you can choose among: Molecular Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Microbiology, Immunology and Protein Chemistry. Career Opportunities As an MSc in Biochemistry, you will have an internationally recognised research-based education geared towards research and teaching at the highest level. Unemployment among Biochemistry graduates has been low for several years. You can find employment at universities, institutions of higher education, within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, at hospital laboratories or in the public sector. You can also continue your research and obtain a PhD in Denmark or abroad. Admission The Faculty admits applicants who, after a thorough assessment, are deemed to possess educational qualifications equivalent to those required for Danish applicants. Read more about admission requirements Please note: Applicants must be able to document that they have built up practical skills in laboratory or fieldwork in key subject areas corresponding to min. 30 ECTS credits. You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/recognition Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines. Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Read about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen . Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Further Information You may like to watch a video about studying Biochemistry at University of Copenhagen. Follow us on Facebook . Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included

€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Every intake you can still apply for, with its own deadline.

• Fall 2027Apply by Jan 15, 2027Next deadline

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.