Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Chemistry (ISCED 0531)
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master's degree in Physical Sciences)
Course code	6281CX001EN
Accreditation	V-835, LRŠMSM

Tuition fee	€5,157 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable
Deposit	€250 one-time Non-refundable.
Registration fee	€250 one-time Non-refundable

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	lsmu.lt/..os-studijos/medicinine-chemija/

Overview

Joint study program, conducted together with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
An interdisciplinary field of study and research that combines chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and other branches of science for drug discovery and development. The aim of the study program is to provide knowledge of drug creation, development, and determination of practical significance, and to develop research skills necessary to work in high-tech scientific and industrial companies that develop, manufacture, or supply pharmaceutical preparations.
WHY STUDY MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AT LSMU?

• Joint study program, conducted together with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU): The study program is created by gathering the best experience of LSMU and KTU universities. The implementation of the program is ensured by an excellent material base, which is based on the premises and equipment of the Faculty of Chemical Technology of KTU and the Faculty of Pharmacy of LSMU, as well as the Santaka Valley laboratories with the latest and most modern equipment for the synthesis of compounds, structure analysis and determination of properties.

• Acquired knowledge and skills in both – chemical and biological – side of drug discovery and development. Ability to apply knowledge and practical skills in the areas of targeted search, development, production, quality control and distribution of medicinal substances.

• Possibility to choose a specialization in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry or Biomedicinal Chemistry.

• Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
• Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 88 different countries make up over 25% of the total student body at LSMU.
• Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling.
• Diploma recognized in Europe, USA, and other countries.

More info: lsmu.lt/en/admission/master-studies/medicinal-chemistry/

Programme structure

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
What you will learn each year:
• Year 1
Selected Chapters of Organic Chemistry; Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds; Analytical and Preparative Chromatography; Cell Biology; Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Selected Chapters of Medicinal Chemistry; Development of Pharmaceuticals; Pharmacology; Molecular Biology; Research Project 1.
• Year 2
Extraction of Bioactive Natural Materials; Electives (Biomedicinal Chemistry Study Line and Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry Study Line); Research Project 2; Master‘s Degree Final Project.

Career opportunities

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:
• apply your knowledge and practical skills in the fields of targeted discovery, development, production, quality control and distribution of medicinal substances.

• work in research, technological, expert, consulting and managerial positions of chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies, and scientific laboratories. The pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical biotechnology industry is expanding, drug production companies are establishing their branches all over the world, and therefore the need for such specialists is growing.

• continue your education by entering PhD programs.