Master in Medicinal Chemistry

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 15, 2027. Tuition costs 4,760 USD per year.

The Master in Medicinal Chemistry at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine is a program for students interested in the chemistry behind medicines. This Master's degree is taught in English and takes place on campus.

The curriculum focuses on medicinal chemistry, covering topics like drug design, synthesis, and testing. Students develop skills in chemical synthesis, pharmacology, and toxicology. The program helps students learn how to design and develop new drugs, and how to test their safety and effectiveness.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Medicinal Chemists, Pharmaceutical Researchers, Drug Development Specialists, Clinical Research Coordinators, or Toxicologists. They can work in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, or government agencies, helping to develop new medicines and improve human health.

Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) is a leading center for Traditional Chinese Medicine located in Nanjing, China. Established in 1954, the university combines a long heritage in TCM with modern multidisciplinary teaching across medicine, pharmacy, nursing, management and engineering. With two campuses and nearly 20,000 students, NJUCM offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate pathways that emphasize the integration of Chinese and Western medical approaches and practical clinical training.

Academically, NJUCM holds Double First Class status in selected disciplines and hosts national key disciplines and high-level research programs. The university runs multiple doctoral and master’s programs, affiliated hospitals and over 100 teaching and internship bases, giving students direct access to clinical practice and research projects. International students are supported through the International Education College, and on-campus housing is available at the Xianlin Campus to make the transition easier.

For international applicants interested in TCM, NJUCM offers a focused environment to learn classical theory and modern clinical methods, with pathways such as combined bachelor-to-doctor training and 5+3 clinical programs. Graduates commonly pursue clinical practice, research or roles in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Prospective students should review program-specific requirements, prepare academic transcripts and consider language support options to make the most of study and clinical opportunities in Nanjing.