Advanced Organic Chemistry and Drug Synthesis
Course, Master's level, 3FK280
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Autumn 2024
Autumn 2024,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 September 2024–3 November 2024
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2024
- Application code
- UU-35000
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 26 August 2024–2 September 2024
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2024
Autumn 2024,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 September 2024–3 November 2024
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 26 August 2024–2 September 2024
- Information on registration from the department
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Spring 2025
Spring 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 25 March 2025–8 June 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2024
- Application code
- UU-85000
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 18 March 2025–25 March 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2025
Spring 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 25 March 2025–8 June 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 18 March 2025–25 March 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–2 November 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2025
- Application code
- UU-35000
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 25 August 2025–1 September 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–2 November 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 25 August 2025–1 September 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Spring 2026
Spring 2026,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 25 March 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-85000
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 18 March 2026–25 March 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2026
Spring 2026,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 25 March 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
150 credits in biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, drug discovery and development, natural science, and/or technology. Prior studies should include organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry, 25 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 18 March 2026–25 March 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides a deep understanding of organic pharmaceutical chemistry. The course material covers the theoretical principles behind organic reactions and their practical applicability, strongly focusing on medicinal chemical applications. After completing the course you should be able to plan and evaluate the synthesis of complex drugs and drug-like molecules.