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MSc in Medicinal Chemistry
Aarhus Campus, Aarhus, Denmark
# 151-200QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
15,300 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Aarhus University’s MSc in Medicinal Chemistry builds on a strong chemical foundation. It is a flexible study programme that can be tailored to the specific interests of the individual student, while aligning with the interests of industry, research institutions, and the public sector. While the programme is customisable, there is an emphasis on the medicinal aspects of chemistry such as organic synthesis, drug delivery, and protein structure and function. The MSc programme is challenging, yet highly rewarding for students interested in how chemistry can be a tool for biological research.
LEARN FROM LEADERS IN THE FIELD
Course content is heavily influenced by the latest research conducted at Aarhus University, as all lecturers are also active researchers. Students are expected to take part in fundamental research projects within the department’s research groups, and there may also be opportunities to work with private companies or public institutions during the programme.
Students will be able to specialise within one of the areas of medicinal chemistry in which Aarhus University is particularly strong: organic synthesis; analysis of new bioactive compounds; structure and activity of membrane-bound proteins; microscopic structure of bones and other bioinorganic materials; modelling of proteins and their interaction with pharmaceuticals; and drug delivery and chemical biology. Students in the programme have access to high-quality laboratory equipment and tools that allow them to engage in hands-on learning at the cutting edge of science.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students enrolled in the MSc Medicinal Chemistry programme participate in courses during their first year and then complete their studies with a second year of independent research undertaken within a research group, concluding with the production of a thesis. The research project and thesis are supervised by a researcher in the research group and may be carried out in collaboration with an external partner.
STUDENT LIFE
The Department of Chemistry has an active student environment with both academic and social activities arranged by our student organisations. During your time as a master’s student, you will work closely with team members in one of the research groups, as well as participating in the academic and social events of the group.
CAREERS
There are more chemistry openings in Denmark than there are domestic graduates to fill them, making unemployment very low for graduates in Medicinal Chemistry.
Medicinal Chemistry graduates have moved into R&D and consultancy jobs in both public and private sectors, and several graduates are currently working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
As a graduate of the programme, you will be well-suited to work with pharmaceutical companies such as Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, LeoPharma and Lundbeck. Your strong chemistry background will also give you a point of entry into careers with companies in other sectors, such as IFF, Arla, Chr. Hansen and Eurofins.
SELECTION CRITERIA
As the Master’s programme admits only a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission to the programme. Student places are allocated on the basis of an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assesses applicants according to the following criteria: academic background; overall grade level of Bachelor’s degree; grades achieved on relevant courses; and relevant courses (measured in credit units) included in the Bachelor’s degree.
We urge that students interested in studying Medicinal Chemistry at Aarhus University apply to both the Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry programmes. If accepted into the Chemistry programme instead, Medicinal Chemistry courses can be chosen as electives in the Chemistry programme and thereby tailored to the interests of each student.
Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of medicinal chemistry, mathematics, physics and statistics.
Program overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Aarhus University’s MSc in Medicinal Chemistry builds on a strong chemical foundation. It is a flexible study programme that can be tailored to the specific interests of the individual student, while aligning with the interests of industry, research institutions, and the public sector. While the programme is customisable, there is an emphasis on the medicinal aspects of chemistry such as organic synthesis, drug delivery, and protein structure and function. The MSc programme is challenging, yet highly rewarding for students interested in how chemistry can be a tool for biological research.
LEARN FROM LEADERS IN THE FIELD
Course content is heavily influenced by the latest research conducted at Aarhus University, as all lecturers are also active researchers. Students are expected to take part in fundamental research projects within the department’s research groups, and there may also be opportunities to work with private companies or public institutions during the programme.
Students will be able to specialise within one of the areas of medicinal chemistry in which Aarhus University is particularly strong: organic synthesis; analysis of new bioactive compounds; structure and activity of membrane-bound proteins; microscopic structure of bones and other bioinorganic materials; modelling of proteins and their interaction with pharmaceuticals; and drug delivery and chemical biology. Students in the programme have access to high-quality laboratory equipment and tools that allow them to engage in hands-on learning at the cutting edge of science.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students enrolled in the MSc Medicinal Chemistry programme participate in courses during their first year and then complete their studies with a second year of independent research undertaken within a research group, concluding with the production of a thesis. The research project and thesis are supervised by a researcher in the research group and may be carried out in collaboration with an external partner.
STUDENT LIFE
The Department of Chemistry has an active student environment with both academic and social activities arranged by our student organisations. During your time as a master’s student, you will work closely with team members in one of the research groups, as well as participating in the academic and social events of the group.
CAREERS
There are more chemistry openings in Denmark than there are domestic graduates to fill them, making unemployment very low for graduates in Medicinal Chemistry.
Medicinal Chemistry graduates have moved into R&D and consultancy jobs in both public and private sectors, and several graduates are currently working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
As a graduate of the programme, you will be well-suited to work with pharmaceutical companies such as Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, LeoPharma and Lundbeck. Your strong chemistry background will also give you a point of entry into careers with companies in other sectors, such as IFF, Arla, Chr. Hansen and Eurofins.
SELECTION CRITERIA
As the Master’s programme admits only a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission to the programme. Student places are allocated on the basis of an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assesses applicants according to the following criteria: academic background; overall grade level of Bachelor’s degree; grades achieved on relevant courses; and relevant courses (measured in credit units) included in the Bachelor’s degree.
We urge that students interested in studying Medicinal Chemistry at Aarhus University apply to both the Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry programmes. If accepted into the Chemistry programme instead, Medicinal Chemistry courses can be chosen as electives in the Chemistry programme and thereby tailored to the interests of each student.
Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of medicinal chemistry, mathematics, physics and statistics.
Admission requirements
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Important Dates
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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Aarhus University provides the following English-language Bachelor’s degree programs (please find direct links under Programs):
Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be found on the Aarhus University website.
Over ten percent of Aarhus’ student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. For these international students, the International Centre offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university.
Aarhus BSS (3)
BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Aarhus)
BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Herning)
Faculty of Arts (3)
BSc in Cognitive Science
School of Business and Social Sciences (3)
Bachelor of Science Economics and Buisness Administration
Aarhus University provides English-language postgraduate programmess in the following subject areas (please find a list of all English-taught postgraduate degree programmes under Programs):
All PhD programs are taught in English.
Aarhus University was ranked 107th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. In the 2015 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Aarhus University was ranked 23rd for dentistry and 60th for life sciences and medicine. Aarhus University’s School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, making it a triple crown accredited business school.
All of the professors at Aarhus University are active researchers. As a result, all of the university’s programs are reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that they meet the highest national and world standards.
Over half of Aarhus University’s 40,000 students study at the Master’s or PhD level. Over ten percent of the student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. Aarhus’ international students have access to an International Centre which offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university. Danes were recently ranked as the best non-native English speakers in the world, so it is easy for international students to get along in Denmark even if they don’t speak Danish.
Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be on the Aarhus University website.
All international Masters students and graduates are given access to career counselling services and a free job bank. The green card residence permit which allows students to complete a higher education programme in Denmark allows students to stay in Denmark for six months after graduation so they have time to look for work.
Aarhus BSS (5)
MSc in Business Administration
MSc in Business Administration - Business Psychology
MSc in Economics
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Business Intelligence
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Commercial and Retail Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Digital Business Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Finance
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Finance and International Business
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Innovation Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Business
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Business Development
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - International Economic Consulting
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Management Accounting and Control
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Marketing Analytics and Strategy
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Analytics
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Strategic Value Chain Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Strategy, Organisation and Leadership
MSc in Engineering - Technology Based Business Development
MSc in Quantitative Economics (IMSQE)
Faculty of Arts (5)
MA in Children's Literature, Media & Culture (Erasmus Mundus)
MA in English
MA in European Studies
MA in Intercultural Studies
MA in Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Erasmus Mundus)
MA in Linguistics
MA in Sustainable Heritage Management
MSc in Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
MSc in Cognitive Science
MSc in Human Security
Faculty of Natural Sciences (5)
MSc in Astronomy
MSc in Bioinformatics
MSc in Biology
MSc in Chemistry
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Data Science
MSc in Geology
MSc in Geophysics
MSc in IT Product Development
MSc in Mathematics
MSc in Mathematics-Economics
MSc in Medicinal Chemistry
MSc in Molecular Biology
MSc in Nanoscience
MSc in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
MSc in Physics
MSc in Science Studies
MSc in Soils and Global Change
MSc in Statistics
Faculty of Technical Sciences (5)
MSc in Agro-Environmental Management
MSc in Agrobiology
MSc in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
MSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering
MSc in Computer Engineering
MSc in Electrical Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology
MSc in Quantum Technologies and Engineering (QuanTEEM) (Erasmus Mundus)
School of Business and Social Sciences (5)
Master of Science Economics and Business Administration
Aarhus BSS (5)
Economics and Business Economics
Law
PhD in Business Development and Technology
PhD in Management
Political Science
Psychology and Behavioural Science
Faculty of Arts (5)
Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion
Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
Didactics
History, Archeology and Classical Studies
ICT, Media, Communication and Journalism
Language, Linguistics, Communication, and Cognition
Learning and Education
Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy
Faculty of Health (5)
Biomedicine
ClinFO (Clinical Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry and Oral Health)
Public Health
Faculty of Natural Sciences (5)
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geoscience
Mathematics
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Nanoscience
Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Technical Sciences (5)
Agroecology
Animal Science
Biological and Chemical Engineering
Civil and Architectural Engineering
Ecoscience
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Science
Food Science
Mechanical and Production Engineering
Quantitative Genetics and Genomics