MSc Chemical Biology at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemical Biology is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at TU Dortmund University, taught in English. Students work with topics such as main focus: chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, molecular cell biology; chemistry subjects: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry; laboratory internships (advanced and in-depth internships) in all major subjects.

Faculty: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include main focus: chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, molecular cell biology; chemistry subjects: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry; laboratory internships (advanced and in-depth internships) in all major subjects; bioanalytics and structural elucidation of small molecules, proteins, and protein complexes; interdisciplinary theses with current research relevance. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. The following specializations are offered in this Master's degree program: Chemical Biology Medicinal Chemistry Molecular Cell Biology

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in the pharmaceutical industry: research and development of new drugs, therapies, and diagnostics; in the molecular biotechnology: development and production of biotechnological products, processes, and biosensors; in the food and cosmetics industry: quality control, safety testing, innovative active ingredients, and product development.

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