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The Medicinal Chemistry master’s study programme is designed for those aiming to contribute to the innovative pharmaceutical industry.

It is a joint master’s degree offered by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), enriched through collaboration with international partners.

The programme combines expertise from both institutions: KTU strengths in chemistry and chemical technology, and LSMU focus on pharmacy, biology, and health sciences. It prepares specialists for the discovery, development, and production of new medicines, bridging chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Programme structure:

Medicinal Chemistry study programme at KTU emphasizes both theoretical and practical training. This programme provides students with:

• knowledge of advanced topics, including organic chemistry, spectroscopy, analytical chromatography, pharmaceutical chemistry, drug development, molecular biology, and pharmacology;
• practical research skills through projects and the completion of a final thesis;
• specialised expertise in synthetic medicinal chemistry or biomedicinal chemistry from the second year onwards;
• hands-on experience in cutting-edge facilities, including laboratories at KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, LSMU Faculty of Pharmacy, and the shared Santaka Valley Science Center, equipped for compound synthesis, structure analysis, and property testing.

The programme offers flexible learning pathways tailored to students’ interests, as well as broad exchange possibilities.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are prepared for careers in high-tech pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical firms, research centers, quality control labs, or clinical organisations. Graduates can work as:

• Pharmaceutical Chemist
• Clinical Research Specialist
• Head of Pharmaceutical Industry