At SDU, we develop novel chemical methods that enable efficient preparation of important molecules with the potential to impact our life. Our scientists working in the area of medicinal chemistry study the structure and function of the most important biomolecules, including nucleic acids, peptides, proteins, sugars, and many other biomedically important molecules that play key roles in human health and disease.

Medicinal Chemistry – an interdisciplinary area of studies and scientific research, which involves chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and other sciences for the creation and development of new medicines. The scope of the program is the 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 the 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.

Medicinal chemistry is a scientific discipline at the intersection of chemistry and computational science, connected with designing, synthesizing, and developing new pharmaceuticals. In the beginning, medicinal chemistry was involved in screening natural sources like plants or animals for bioactive compounds. Now, natural products serve as the lead structures in the synthesis and development of new chemical entities dedicated for therapeutic use.

Medicinal chemists are at the forefront of modern medicine, developing new therapies and vaccines to prevent and treat infections and disease. This programme focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, giving you the skills to join this exciting field.

You will gain the key skills required in this specialised area of science including computing and statistical skills, data collection, communication skills, time management, and organisational and team-working skills.

The Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences: Chemistry of Drug Development specialisation track equips you with theoretical and practical skills in drug screening, identification, design, and targeting.

This MSc in Formulation Science helps you understand the principles of making finished products from a blend of different ingredients. You'll draw on current examples from the pharmaceutical industry and the experience of our academics to understand the interaction between formulation components and the effect on finished products.

The work of developing new drugs to treat diseases begins with the medicinal chemist. In this program, you’ll build on your undergraduate degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related field with thorough knowledge of the behavior of chemical substances at the molecular level.