Overview

In Portugal, Pharmaceutical Chemistry has acquired an increasing importance as a cutting-edge research area with scientific work recognized through publications in prestigious international journals, international collaborations and Masters/PhD advanced training.

Key features

This Medicinal and Biopharmaceutical Chemistry MSc Course from University of Lisbon also provides relevant training in other areas, such as quality control and Biotechnology.

Specific aims:

To provide knowledge of the general methodology for drug synthesis;
To understand the impact of metabolism and pharmacokinetics in drug design;
To highlight the importance of molecular modeling in the discovery and design of new drugs;
To provide the basic methodology of structural identification, using spectroscopic methods;
To provide new research strategies for discovering drug leads from plant derived-bioactive compounds;
To provide knowledge in Biological Chemistry that allow functionalization of biomolecules;
To provide methodologies, in drug discovery and development, for target Identification and diagnostics;
To apply the knowledge described above, in an integrated manner, towards the study of specific groups of drugs, focusing on the current state of knowledge and the problems to be solved;
To stimulate critical reading of scientific literature;
To provide an introduction to scientific research in the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drug Design

Molecular Modeling

Natural Products in Drug Discovery

Bioconjugation and Biopharmaceuticals

Drug Stability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Chemistry Medicine Pharmacy View 3 other Masters in Pharmacy in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in the scientific area of the course;
Holders of a foreign higher education academic degree awarded after accomplishing a 1st cycle of studies, structured according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that has adhered to this Process;
Holders of a foreign higher education degree recognized as complying with the objectives of the Bsc degree by the Scientific Board;
Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized by the Scientific Council as attesting the ability to carry out this cycle of studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3250 EUR / year

≈ 3250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year

Additional Details

International:

Fee - remaining years (indicative): 3 750,00€

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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