Natural Products and Drug Chemistry (M.Sc.) at University of Bayreuth

Strongly research-oriented, chemistry-driven English-taught Master's programme (M.Sc.) focused on the design and synthesis of complex organic molecules relevant to natural products and drug-related chemistry.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS, full-time)  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Stereoselective synthesis of complex natural products, modern synthesis methods, analytical methods for reaction screening and structure elucidation, and molecular interactions with targets; a Research Proposal module, two extended Research Modules in research groups and a Master's thesis.

Career pathways

Academia, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, life, agro and health sciences, and doctoral studies (e.g. PhD programme Molecular Biosciences or Materials Chemistry & Catalysis at BayNAT, with fast-track option).

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