Kaunas University of Technology
Master in Medicinal ChemistryKaunas, Lithuania
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,538 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Medicinal Chemistry – interdisciplinary area of studies and scientific research, which involves chemistry, biology, pharmacy and other sciences for creation and development of new medicines. The scope of the programme is preparation of qualified, motivated and creative specialists, who have deep knowledge of chemistry and research skills, are able to formulate and solve the issues of medicinal chemistry science and pharmaceutical industry, seeking to work at the high tech scientific and industrial companies, which produce and supply pharmaceutical preparations, or to continue their education in doctoral studies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please contact the institute for more information.
Curriculum
1 semester
- Analytical and Preparative Chromatography
- Cell Biology
- Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Selected Chapters of Organic Chemistry
- Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds
2 semester
- Development of Pharmaceuticals
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology Research Project 1
- Selected Chapters of Medicinal Chemistry
3 semester
- Extraction of Bioactive Natural Materials
- Research Project 2
- Electives - contact the institute for more information
4 semester
Master's Degree Final Project
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Medical and pharmaceutical manager
- Management of operational activities of medical, nursing, technical, administrative, services, supervision and other employees, their supervision and assessment;
- Maintenance of communication with other providers of health promotion and support services, services and financial institutions for coordination of service provision;
- Planning of administrative activities and budget, preparation of reports and expenses, control.
Chemist
- Performance of chemical research works, development or improvement of concepts, measures, theories and methods;
- Performance of experimental works, tests and analysis;
- Participation in the interdisciplinary scientific research and development projects in cooperation with specialists of various areas.
Chemical engineer
- Establishment and assurance of production methods, materials, quality and control standards according to the technical specifications;
- Establishment of control standards and procedures ensuring the procedure of chemical production, its effectiveness and safety of employees;
- Testing of the process of laboratory tests of new production stages and its performance.
Technology and production engineer
Preparation of technical specifications for production and planning of systems layout;
management of maintenance of equipment, and new projects according to the engineering principles and safety regulations;
consultations on new production methods, techniques and equipment.
Program delivery
The program is offered in English and Lithuanian