Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics

This Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics programme from Masaryk University includes knowledge about the structure of biologically important bio(macro)molecules (proteins nucleic acids, oligosaccharides, etc.), and the relation between their structure and biological function. 

The technical facilities allow students regular use of the most modern methods, both experimental (nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray diffraction, cryo-electron microscopy, methods in biomolecular interactions studies, methods of molecular biology) and computational (quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and dynamics). 

Emphasis is placed on independent work by students in the context of implementing research projects, including the ability to communicate and present results in the English language. Students also learn to make use of information available in literature and electronic databases. The range of specialized lectures allows students to deepen their theoretical knowledge.

Career opportunities 

The goal of the Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics programme at Masaryk University is to prepare specialists at the highest level who will be not only specialists with detailed knowledge of certain techniques, but creative thinkers with a broad overview of the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics with good foundations in theory. Although the graduate will be qualified mainly for an academic career, he will also be a specialist capable of serving in the commercial sphere, especially in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, working with biologically-oriented databases, and in fields using advanced methods of computational chemistry and bioinformatics. 

As the experience of the past few years has shown, foreign contacts and study stays can help the graduate to find work at the top institutes abroad. Foreign contacts and study stays can help the graduate to find work at the top institutes abroad.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• independently and creatively design and conduct research activities and use methods and models in the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics

• prepare scientific articles and publish them in international scientific journals in the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics

• present research outcomes at international conferences in the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics

• understand and use theories and concepts in the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics

• understand and critically evaluate current research trends and development in the field of biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics

• communicate scientific topics in English language