MScMedicinal Chemistry
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Physical Sciences) |
| Course code | 6281CX001 |
| Tuition fee | €5,157 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) • a university Bachelor’s degree(min. length – 180 ECTS) in Engineering, Technology, Physical, Life, Health, Veterinary or Agricultural Sciences with a good average grade (min. CGPA>60%), The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille)by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents which were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived before arriving to Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend to take Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in a confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in English language, additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, online examination may be organised by KTU. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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Overview
Medicinal Chemistry – interdisciplinary area of studies and scientific research, which involves chemistry, biology, pharmacy and other sciences for creation and development of new medicines. The scope of the programme is 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 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.
Values
1. Interdisciplinary studies at two universities
Study programme is implemented together with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences using the latest equipment, laboratories and software of 2 universities and Santaka valley.
2. Knowledge deepening in the development of new medicaments
Both graduates from chemistry and medicine can deepen knowledge in the development of new medicaments.
3. Close collaboration with industrial partners
Outstanding links with local industry and academic partners for cooperative placement, collaborative research and academic mobility.
Top reasons to study at KTU:
1. Study programme is implemented together with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences using the latest equipment, laboratories and software of 2 universities and Santaka valley.
2. Both graduates from chemistry and medicine can deepen knowledge in the development of new medicaments.
3. Outstanding links with local industry and academic partners for cooperative placement, collaborative research and academic mobility.
Programme structure
Development of pharmaceutical preparations and technologies
Development of medicines
Selected sections of medicinal chemistry
Pharmaceutical physical chemistry
Pharmaceutical biotechnology
Understanding and application of the principles of instrumental analysis
Analytical and preparative chromatography
Spectroscopy of organic compounds
Medicines’ quality control
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Molecular microbiology
Ability to plan work, make conclusions and summarise the achieved results
Scientific research placement
Research work
Master’s degree final project
Career opportunities
Graduates can be employed at pharmaceutical companies or institutions related to the research of pharmaceutical preparations.
_“UAB “Valentis” is a part of international group of companies, which are active in all stages of
the development of medicines: starting with development of preparation, its registration, production, and finishing with its selling and pharmacovigilance. RTD activities and production performed in Lithuania needs highly qualified and creative employees. After review of the scheduled main results of these studies, it can be concluded that specialists of medicinal chemistry will have a good theoretical preparation and will be able to apply their knowledge in practice. It is very likely that interdisciplinary nature of the preparation of specialists will enable a more versatile implementation of their ideas.”_– UAB “Valentis”, Member of the Board, Vaidotas Deveikis.
You may become
1. Medical and pharmaceutical manager
– Management of operational activities of medical, nursing, technical, administrative, services, supervision and other employees, their supervision and assessment;
– Maintenance of communication with other providers of health promotion and support services, services and financial institutions for coordination of service provision;
– Planning of administrative activities and budget, preparation of reports and expenses, control.
2. Chemist
– Performance of chemical research works, development or improvement of concepts, measures, theories and methods;
– Performance of experimental works, tests and analysis;
– Participation in the interdisciplinary scientific research and development projects in cooperation with specialists of various areas.
3. Chemical Engineer
– Establishment and assurance of production methods, materials, quality and control standards according to the technical specifications;
– Establishment of control standards and procedures ensuring the procedure of chemical production, its effectiveness and safety of employees;
– Testing of the process of laboratory tests of new production stages and its performance.
4. Technology and production engineer
– Preparation of technical specifications for production and planning of systems layout;
– Management of maintenance of equipment, and new projects according to the engineering principles and safety regulations;
– Consultations on new production methods, techniques and equipment.