Medicinal Chemistry

Description This master’s programme is focused on the interdisciplinary field between chemistry, molecular biology and medical science. Whether you dream of a job in the pharmaceutical industry, the hospital sector or as a researcher, Medical Chemistry is a great starting point. Career Opportunities You can work in the pharmaceutical industry, developing new, biologically active molecules which form the basis for new pharmaceuticals. And with your experience in Chemistry and Biochemistry combined with knowledge of health and disease prevention, you can both contribute to advanced research and development and to more general project planning and management. If you are more into the molecular-biological field, you can also work with research in the pre-clinical phase. Here, you perform tests to determine whether a newly developed medicine can be sent on through the testing process until finally reaching the clinical phase - that is clinical trials on human subjects. About the Programme In this programme, you supplement your basic chemistry education with a range of advanced chemistry courses such as spectroscopy and molecular modelling, as well as a variety of elective courses in, for instance, organic chemistry, which provide experience in medical chemistry and the development of new pharmaceuticals. You can also take some health science courses in pharmacology and physiology. Admission Requirements To be admitted, you must hold a Bachelor's degree (or other degree based on at least three years of higher education after the high school level). You must have qualifications in chemistry corresponding to at least 75 ECTS and qualifications in biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology or the formulation of medications corresponding to at least 25 ECTS. Students will be qualified for admission after an individual assessment by the Study Board. In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of the University of Southern Denmark Apply directly at the University of Southern Denmark with all relevant documentation. To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact T he University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition Tuition Fees and Scholarships No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students. There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland. SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. For information regarding scholarships: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/tuition/scholarships For Further Information Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/ . You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

Living costs€1,370 a month in Odense, rent included

€16,440

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.