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M.Sc. Natural Products & Drug Chemistry

University of Bayreuth Bayreuth

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  • Winter and summer
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  • Bilingual
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Natural Products & Drug Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth is a two-year, research-oriented Master of Science worth 120 ECTS, taught in English, full time, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. Rooted in organic chemistry, it focuses on advanced organic synthesis, catalysis and how the structure of molecules relates to their function. You learn to design, make, analyse and improve complex small molecules, with sustainable and efficient routes to natural products and drug-like molecules at the core. Key topics include stereoselective synthesis of complex natural products, modern synthesis methods, analytical methods for reaction screening and structure elucidation, and interactions between organic compounds and their targets. You also complete a research proposal module, two extended research modules in research groups and a Master's thesis, and you join ongoing research through lab rotations. It suits chemistry graduates aiming for research careers in academia or the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Fields of study

Energy Engineering(Engineering)
Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Chemical Engineering(Engineering)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Natural Products & Drug Chemistry at University of Bayreuth

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

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German B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
160

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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a completed degree in the bachelor’s courses in chemistry or polymer and colloid chemistry or biochemistry at the University of Bayreuth or an equivalent degree

Not required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
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GMAT
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Prerequisites

Admission 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 or Food & Health Sciences at the University of Bayreuth or a teaching programme with Chemistry as a major subject at the Unversity of Bayreuth 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 Para. 1 Point 1 of the Examination Regulations (opens in a new tab).

Aptitude Assessment Process

The prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is passing the aptitude assessment process (see Examination Regulations (opens in a new tab), Annex 4), 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.

Language proficiency

ENGLISH (opens in a new tab): level B2 (you may be enrolled on the condition that you submit the required proof of English level B2 during the first year of the programme if you can provide proof of language proficiency of at least level B1+ at the time of application)

GERMAN (opens in a new tab): level A1 (can be obtained during the first year of the programme)

Special conditions

Admission subject to conditions is possible; conditions may comprise a maximum of 30 credits (see Examination Regulations (opens in a new tab) § 2, Para. 2).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Natural Products & Drug Chemistry

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

or

Please submit the following documents together with your application:

1. A cover letter in which the motives (motivation) for the application short

be set out.

2. A tabular curriculum vitae with photo.

3. Proof of higher education entrance qualification in certified copy.

4. Bachelor certificate with diploma supplement in certified copy.

(If the bachelor certificate is not yet available, a confirmation with individual grades must be given

for all examinations and study achievements up to the registration date

be submitted. These certificates of achievement must be part of the total

of at least 135 credit points. A list of the modules of the

Bachelor's degree programs for which no proof of achievement can yet be submitted

Include the expected exam dates. The bachelor certificate

must be submitted by the end of the first semester.)

5. If available, proof of language skills.

6. For foreigners of education proof of sufficient German or

To provide English language skills.

7th

Where available, evidence of other special qualifications (e.g.

Awards, internships, scholarships).

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Natural Products & Drug Chemistry at University of Bayreuth

Application procedure

Application form is there student has to fill that form.

Application form link : https://www.neu.uni-bayreuth.de/de/Uni_Bayreuth/Projekte/... (opens in a new tab)

2. Aptitude test.

Application quick facts

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Complexity

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Address

Masterstudiengang Natur- und Wirkstoffchemie

c/o Sekretariat Studiengangsmoderator

Bioorganische Chemie/ Geb. NWI

Universität Bayreuth

95440 Bayreuth

DEUTSCHLAND

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

138 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,180 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 4 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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