Master's Programme in Medicinal Chemistry
Explore organic chemistry and innovative drug discovery methods in this two-year Master's programme.
Best for:Best for students with a strong foundation in organic chemistry seeking a research-oriented career in drug discovery and the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
The Master's Programme in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen is designed for students fascinated by organic chemistry and the design of potential drug substances. The curriculum focuses on how new drugs and biopharmaceuticals are discovered, designed, and manufactured, building upon a solid foundation of organic chemistry. Students learn modern synthesis routes for chemical compounds used as active pharmaceutical ingredients, alongside biostructural and computational chemistry. This programme serves as an ideal springboard to a research-based career in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biotech industries, or toward further academic studies like a PhD.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in organic chemistry, drug design, and biopharmaceuticals
- Learn and apply novel synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Engage with biostructural and computational chemistry methodologies for modern drug discovery
- Participate in laboratory practicals and collaborative scientific projects
- Conduct independent research leading to a Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in Chemistry or closely related discipline
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English proficiency as required by the university's admission guidelines
Instruction: English
- Solid foundation in organic chemistry
- Understanding of chemical compound synthesis
- Basic knowledge of chemical and biochemical principles
- Analytical problem-solving abilities in laboratory settings
- Academic writing and scientific comprehension skills
- Applicants must hold a relevant qualifying Bachelor's degree
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Applications must be submitted through the official admission portal by following the university's standard application procedures. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documents are uploaded prior to the deadline.
- BSc transcripts
- Proof of degree certificate
- CV
- Proof of language proficiency
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