Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Program Overview

Pharmaceutical chemistry, or the chemistry of medicines, is a scientific specialization that combines chemistry and pharmacy with the aim of designing and developing new pharmaceutical compounds. In other words, it merges pharmacy with organic chemistry.

Pharmaceutical chemistry is responsible for identifying, synthesizing, and developing new chemical compounds suitable for therapeutic use that is, enhancing their therapeutic effect while minimizing their side effects.

The objective of the Bachelor's training in pharmaceutical chemistry is to master the methods of synthesis and the techniques used to characterize the molecules involved in drug manufacturing. In addition, this training allows students to gain expertise in drug analysis and quality control techniques.

Teaching Language : Arabic, French, English.

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

To successfully pursue this specialization, the student should have a solid foundation in the following areas:

Spectroscopic analysis

Advanced Organic Chemistry (1 and 2)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Practical work in the synthesis of bioactive molecules

Separation techniques and quantitative analysis

Galenic Pharmacy

Structural Biochemistry


Advanced Topics

In the final year of study, students delve into advanced topics that prepare them for professional roles in research and the pharmaceutical industry. Key subjects include:

  • Heterocyclic compound synthesis: mastering modern techniques for building complex, biologically active molecular frameworks.
  • Drug synthesis chemistry: designing and synthesizing effective therapeutic molecules using advanced organic strategies.
  • Introduction to research and innovation in drug discovery: hands-on experience in identifying drug targets and designing new bioactive compounds with modern chemical and computational tools.

This specialized training opens up a wide range of career opportunities, particularly in:

  • The pharmaceutical industry: drug development, production, and quality control
  • Research laboratories and centers focused on pharmaceutical and biochemical sciences
  • Quality control laboratories for pharmaceutical products
  • Companies specializing in natural products, essential oils, cosmetic and para-pharmaceutical formulations
  • Higher education and academic research
  • Project management and industrial development teams


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Admissions Information

Required qualification: successful completion of the first year in the common core of material sciences, in addition to passing the second year with a specialization in chemistry.

Ranking and placement: admission is based on students’ ranking in the success list, according to the number of available spots and the preferences indicated by the students.


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