Advanced Organic Chemistry and Drug Synthesis

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 3FK280

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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

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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

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
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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

Read more about fees.

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

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.

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

Read more about fees.

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

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.

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

Read more about fees.

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

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.

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