Natural Products & Drug Chemistry, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's programme Natural Products & Drug Chemistry focuses on basic research and its application. Of particular interest is the synthesis of low-molecular weight natural products and drugs (ligands), and their interaction with macromolecular targets. A prerequisite for enrolment in the programme is an initial degree (Bachelor of Science) in chemistry, biochemistry or an equivalent degree with chemistry as the main subject.

The students will be trained in all aspects of modern organic synthesis both in theory and in practical courses. They also learn about current methods used in the analysis, characterization and evaluation of bioactive molecules. The University of Bayreuth provides excellent laboratory facilities and instrumentation. Students are participating early-on in current research projects of the different groups as part of lab rotations.

Successful Master's graduates have the opportunity to do a doctorate in the PhD programme Molecular Biosciences at the Bayreuth Graduate School for Mathematics and Natural Sciences (BayNAT). There is also the option of fast-track access to the doctoral programme.

The University of Bayreuth has around 12,500 students. It impresses with its familiar campus. The distances are short and you will quickly get to know students from other disciplines. Student life also offers variety outside the lecture halls. You can get involved in a variety of student organisations or take advantage of the extensive range of university sports.

Graduates are ideally qualified for positions in the classical areas of chemistry and for interdisciplinary careers in the pharmaceutical industry, life sciences, agro sciences and health sciences. Large and medium-sized companies as well as universities and research institutes offer attractive career prospects in these future fields. After completing a doctorate, graduates have access to interesting management positions.

Doing a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are pursuing a doctorate in a structured programme or at one of the University's seven faculties. We facilitate scientific exchange even in the earliest phase of independent research, and complement the interdisciplinary education of doctoral students with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create the perfect research and learning conditions for them.

On the website of WiN, you will find all the information you need about doctoral research in Bayreuth.

Further information

• focus area Molecular Biosciences
   

Elite Study & Doctoral Programme

• Elite Study Programme Macromolecular Science
• Doctoral Programme Molecular Biosciences

Semester fee

The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.

The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.

Examination regulations lay down the content and structure of a specific degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.