This programme is designed for graduates of Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline who wish to contribute to the development of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. The study areas include research methods, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, drug design and drug synthesis, spectroscopy and structural analysis, and research training projects. Some courses will cover the key techniques in analytical chemistry used to support the pharmaceutical sciences. The Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme is more involved with the pharmaceutical industry and research aspects than with a traditional pharmacist’s customer service and patient care responsibilities. The studies will provide a graduate with the professional skills to work in industrial companies that develop, produce, investigate and/or supply pharmaceutical products, or in research institutes, or to continue their studies in doctoral programmes in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Medical Sciences.
The Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme combines studies of the discovery and development of drugs with pharmacology, biology, analytical techniques and drug chemistry. The chemical design process and evaluation of potential future medications will be a prime focus of the studies. Students will be able to apply the knowledge they have gained from the material courses, hands-on lab experiences and faculty research to work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Completed a university Bachelor’s study programme in Chemistry in the field of Physical Sciences, Biochemistry in the field of Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering in the field of Engineering Sciences.
Subjects in the field of Chemistry or Chemical Technology during your Bachelor’s studies (total – at least 30 credits). Grades in Chemistry subjects cannot be lower than 60% of the maximum.
A motivational interview will be organised if it is necessary to learn more about the reasons for choosing the programme, as well as to test the applicant’s knowledge in the field of Chemistry and their English language skills.
Candidates must submit a motivation letter and at least 1 academic recommendation.
English Language requirements: the applicant has to present a document providing a level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference Languages (CEFR), or a TOEFL score of 75/IELTS score of 6.
The programme offers the unique blend of a deep fundamental knowledge of various aspects of chemistry and real-life insights from the pharma industry.
The chemistry-based education will ensure students are provided with a larger diversification of skills, ranging from drug manufacturing and analysis to regulatory affairs.
What comes after?
A graduate of Pharmaceutical Chemistry could choose to work in the private (biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies) and in public sectors (universities, research institutes, hospital laboratories), as well as in integrated study, science and business centres..