Natural Products & Drug Chemistry

University of Bayreuth · Bayreuth, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bayreuth
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

University of Bayreuth does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Qualification A completed course of study in the Bachelor's degree programmes in Chemistry or Polymer & Colloid Chemistry or Biochemistry or Sustainable Chemistry & Energy or Physics or Materials Science & Engineering or Biology at the University of Bayreuth or a teaching programme with Chemistry as a major subject or an equivalent degree Equivalency The determination of the equivalency of the completed Bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and will only be bindingly examined within the framework of the application. Therefore, no advance information is possible. Equivalent degrees are specified in § 2 paragraph one, point one of the Examination Regulations . Aptitude Assessment Process The prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is passing the aptitude assessment process (see Examination Regulations , Annex 3), which includes an assessment of qualifications and, if applicable, an aptitude interview. Applying without a degree certificate An application is already possible before completion of the previous Bachelor's degree, but a total of at least 135 credits must have been completed. Language proficiency ENGLISH : level B2 GERMAN : level A1 (A
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 60 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1 ÖSD Zertifikat: A1 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 March - 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 September - 15 January
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About this programme

Profile The Master’s programme in Natural Products & Drug Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth is a strongly research-oriented, chemistry-driven degree programme that focuses on the design and synthesis of complex organic molecules relevant to natural product research and drug-related chemistry. The programme addresses one of the core challenges of modern chemical science: how to develop efficient, selective, and sustainable synthetic strategies for biologically active small molecules, and how to understand their structure, reactivity, and interaction with biological systems at the molecular level. These questions are of fundamental importance for human health, innovation, and sustainable development. Structure and content The Master’s programme Natural Products & Drug Chemistry is a two-year, research-oriented degree programme (120 ECTS) with a modular structure that allows students to develop a strong profile in advanced chemical research. The degree programme is rooted in organic chemistry and builds on a strong undergraduate foundation in chemistry. It places particular emphasis on: (Stereoselective) synthesis of complex natural products Expanding chemical space with modern synthesis methods Analytical methods for reaction screening and structural elucidation Molecular interactions between organic compounds and targets. In addition, students complete: a research proposal module, preparing them for independent scientific work, two extended research modules, carried out

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