Explore the programs and courses offered by Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Browse Programs Admission InformationPharmaceutical Chemistry integrates chemistry with pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on the design and development of bioactive chemical compounds used as drugs. This program aims to prepare pharmaceutical chemists for careers in drug research & development, quality control, and pharmaceutical production.
The Master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry program focuses on:
· Drug Design and therapeutic compound development.
· Advanced Analytical Techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy.
· Industrial Applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance.
· Legal & Ethical Aspects related to pharmaceutical practice.
The Pharmaceutical Chemistry training program combines the theoretical and practical aspects to prepare students for advanced research. It focuses on developing the skills necessary for the pharmaceutical industry through the design, isolation, and analysis of active ingredients of natural origin or synthetic synthesis. It qualifies students for work in research, development, and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry.
The pharmaceutical chemistry program covers essential subjects. These subjects form the foundation of the necessary knowledge and skills. Core subjects include organic chemistry, therapeutic organic chemistry, natural materials chemistry, therapeutic chemistry, biochemistry, etc., as well as a variety of elective courses.
Admission and registration requirements for the Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemistry: To register for the Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, students must have a third-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or analytical chemistry, as well as environmental chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology.
Chemistry of Natural Substances, Therapeutic chemistry, Major reactions in organic chemistry, Physical and Chemistry Analytical Methods 2, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Retrosynthesis in Organic Synthesis, Structural Biochemistry, Introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis, Advanced Chemical Kinetics, Organometallics and Catalysis
Chemistry of Natural Substances, Therapeutic chemistry, Major reactions in organic chemistry, Physical and Chemistry Analytical Methods 2, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Retrosynthesis in Organic Synthesis, Structural Biochemistry, Introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis, Advanced Chemical Kinetics, Organometallics and Catalysis
Advanced Topics
Methodological Units
Applied Work: Organic Synthesis 1, 2 and 3, Chromatography and Spectroscopy, Phytochemistry, Therapeutic Chemistry.
Discovery Units
Galinic pharmacy (1 and 2). Drug Metabolism, Pharmacology 1 and 2, Pharmaceutical Law and Project Management, Radical and Photochemistry, Safety and Industrial Quality.
Transversal Units
Crystallography, Scientific English, Computational Chemistry, Organic Electrochemistry, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Bibliographic Research.