Medicinal Chemistry

专业介绍

About the programme

If you are fascinated by organic chemistry and the design and synthesis of new drug substances, then the programme might be of interest to you. It is an excellent springboard to a research-based career in academia and industry as you do an extended thesis project getting hands-on experience. You are likely to find work in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotech industry that conducts research to develop new drugs.

What makes the programme at UCPH unique?

The programme offers you the opportunity to tailor an academic profile during your studies. Through elective courses and an extended thesis project you can specialise in an area of interest. You will join an international study environment, and the education and projects are closely connected to established research groups both at the university and industry giving you a strong network.

What specialisations does the field of study offer?

You will tailor a two-year master’s programme focused on organic chemistry and design and synthesis of druglike molecules – both small molecules and biopharmaceuticals. The programme offers great flexibility, which enables you to create a specialised academic profile. This could be in the fields of organic chemistry, drug discovery, biopharmaceuticals, computational methods, structure-based drug design or radiopharmaceutical chemistry.