Program Overview
The Medicinal Chemistry at Kaunas University of Technology is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development of medicines
- Selected sections of medicinal chemistry
- Pharmaceutical physical chemistry
- Pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Analytical and preparative chromatography
- Spectroscopy of organic compounds
- Pharmaceutical chemistry
- Molecular microbiology
- Scientific research placement
- Research work
- Masters degree final project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance requirements
- Bachelor in Chemistry or Biomedicine.
- Degree diploma and its suplement (legalised by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into English and notary verified).
- Minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 %.
- Research activities, articles are not required but gives higher entry score.
- Motivation letter.
- Proficiency in English: IELTS>=6.0/TOEFL iBT>=85/CEFR>=C1
- Entrance score consists of:
- 0.7 CGPA
- 0.2 Research activities, articles,if any
- 0.1 Motivation (skype interview)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kaunas University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)is the leading technological university in the Baltic States, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
