Université Côte d’Azur (UniCA)
Master’s in Medicinal & Bioorganic ChemistryDURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
27 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,770
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Our M2 Medicinal and Bioorganic Chemistry is a brand-new program spanning one year that merges science with innovation to propel tomorrow’s breakthroughs and tackle future health challenges.
As part of the dynamic and comprehensive program offered As part of the dynamic and comprehensive program offered by the Formal, Physical, and Engineering Sciences Graduate School and Research (SPECTRUM), you will be positioned to harness the potential of organic chemistry to address the demands of modern medicine.
MedBioChem is founded on three scientific pillars:
- Bioorganic Chemistry
- Modern Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
IDEX Scholarships for International MSc Programs
Each year Université Côte d'Azur awards 10 Idex scholarships to the best MSc candidates. The recipients of these grants of excellence will be exempt from tuition fees and will receive a stipend of €5,000.
To be eligible, students will have to apply to one of Université Côte d'Azur's international programs listed below:
- European Masters Molecular Pathology
- MSc Biobanks and complex data management
- MSc Data science and artificial intelligence
- MSc Biocontrol solution for plant health
- MSc Modeling of neuronal and cognitive systems
- MSc Environmental hazards and risks management
- MSc Music scoring for visual media and sound design
- MSc Management of the flavor and fragrance industry
- MSc MARRES, ocean science, conservation and innovation (Science and Society)
- MSc SMART-EDTECH
France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program
International students from 26 European countries may be awarded the France Excellence Europa scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree at Université Côte d’Azur for a maximum period of 12 months (M2) and 24 months (M1).
EIFFEL Scholarship Program of Excellence
The Eiffel Scholarship program is a tool developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students to graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels.
Curriculum
Modules
Modern Chemistry
- 45 h- Modern Chemistry & Catalysis (6 ECTS)
- 15 h- Sustainable & Green Chemistry (3 ECTS)
Medicinal Chemistry
- 20 h- Conception/Drug Design (3 ECTS)
- 22 h- Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology (3 ECTS)
- 18 h- Formulation & Drug Delivery (3 ECTS)
Management, Quality & Communication
Biomolecular Structure, Interaction, Analysis
- 20 h- Structure, Functions, and Synthesis (3 ECTS)
- 20 h- Biomolecule/Ligand Interactions (3 ECTS)
- 17 h- Analysis of Biomolecule/Ligand Interaction (3 ECTS)
Program Outcome
Our M2 in Medicinal Bioorganic Chemistry is tailored for students who aspire to master the latest technological innovations in the field of Medicinal Bioorganic Chemistry. It is our goal to enhance and refine the theoretical and practical training of all our chemistry students in the field of medicinal bioorganic chemistry by:
- Professionalizing your cross-disciplinary skills
- Equipping you with essential cross-disciplinary knowledge to thrive in a multitude of professional landscapes
- Deepening your understanding of organic chemistry and its intersection with biology through theoretical coursework
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Through a transdisciplinary approach, you will acquire all the tools and skills necessary for rapid integration into your future professional experience. The 6-month internship in an academic or industrial laboratory will immerse you in the reality of a research lab. Graduating from MedBioChem gives you access to employment as a:
- Scientist
- Engineer
- Project manager
- PhD research in organic, medicinal, or bioorganic chemistry, or a career in the pharmaceutical, therapeutic, or chemical industries