Master in Medicinal Chemistry - Flexible Work-Integrated
Aarhus, Denmark
Master degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA students only | EU/EEA/Swiss citizen students study for free
Key Summary
About: This work-integrated Master in Medicinal Chemistry at Aarhus University gives chemistry foundation and lets you specialize in organic synthesis, drug delivery, biophysical chemistry and chemical biology. You’ll train in modern laboratories with researchers on bioactive compound analysis, membrane protein studies, bone structure research and molecular biophysics. The workplace-integrated programme includes collaborations with private companies and public institutions so you gain practical experience, problem-solving skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates combine academic depth with hands-on experience. Career opportunities include R&D, consultancy, analytical chemistry, regulatory roles, drug discovery and PhD study. Many get full-time offers at work. Employers include Novo Nordisk, LeoPharma, Arla and Eurofins.
The programme gives you a strong foundation in chemistry while letting you specialise through advanced electives in areas such as organic synthesis, drug delivery, biophysical chemistry, and chemical biology. You will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories and work closely with active researchers in fields such as bioactive compound analysis, membrane protein studies, bone structure research, and molecular biophysics.
Throughout the programme, you will be part of research groups and may collaborate with private companies or public institutions, gaining practical experience that supports your academic development and prepares you for industry-ready problem-solving.
Graduates from the work-integrated MSc in Medicinal Chemistry combine academic depth with hands-on industry experience. Many students are offered full-time employment at their workplace after graduation, while others go on to research careers or PhD studies.
You will be qualified for roles within research and development, consultancy, and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with employers including Novo Nordisk, LeoPharma, Arla, and Eurofins.
The deadline to apply for our Master's programmes for EU/EEA is coming up! Apply before 1 March.