PROGRAMS

MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Program details:

  • In the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, the student performs research work, writes papers, critically analyzes a scientific article, chooses news and prepares projects, makes presentations of the obtained results.
  • Candidate should present clearly his/her view of research topics and show appropriate research and communication skills.  
  • Medium of the Program is Fully English.

Program Goal

The goal of the educational program is to prepare a specialist with relevant advanced skills that are essential in the areas of quality control, drug discovery, pharmaceutical chemistry, who will possess a deep and system knowledge of principles and theories of Chemistry and practical skills of synthesizing organic compounds. Upon completing the program, the graduates will be able to be employed at different medicine companies and other private and state organizations at the positions of drug producers, quality controllers. 

Outcomes

Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes:
  • Lecture-seminar;
  • Demonstration method;
  • Using of audio-video learning material;
  • Interactive classes;
  • Research production;
  • Exercises oriented on solving of the problems;
  • Critical analysis;
  • Group exercises;
  • Literature review;
  • Presentation;
  • Project;
  • Verbal method;
  • Practical work.
Knowledge and understanding

A broad knowledge of chemistry and pharmacy and a high qualification in pharmaceutical chemistry and  its development, enabling the student to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical field.
Systematic knowledge of drug synthesis, drug testing, drug development and validation of analytical methods.
Advanced skills required in quality control, drug discovery, drug design and development of high quality pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, modern analytical methods.

In-depth knowledge that enables students to work effectively in the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills

Investigate the bond paths of molecules by means of molecular docking;
Analyze and produce statistics on data used in drug discovery.
Work with analytical methods such as UV, IR, HPLC, NMR.
Implementation of a small research project involving methods of synthesis, description, identification and analysis of pharmaceuticals.
Identify and critically analyze new theories, information, and technologies that may impact patient- and population-centered health care.
Find and implement research projects together with the supervisor.

Responsibility and autonomy

Ethical attitude towards social, academic or national factors and values;
Protection of the balance of interest of the parties;
Independent consistent and multifaceted evaluation and self-evaluation of one’s own learning process;
Continuing the learning process independently through the acquired knowledge;
Understanding the peculiarities of the educational process and planning strategically;
Development of technological innovations in the professional field and continuous improvement of one’s knowledge/skills;

Teaching Process Characteristics:

In order to obtain a Master degree, a student must

  • complete 120 ECTS, which includes 100 ECTS from mandatory subjects and 20 ECTS from elective.
  • submit a scientific paper in accordance with the requirements.

Program Core

Code Subject ECTS Semester
CHEM5000 Reactions and Synthesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10 1
CHEM5001 Drug Design 10 1
CHEM5002 Principles of Pharmacology 10 1
CHEM5003 The Chemistry of Heterocycles 10 2
CHEM5004 Pharmaceutical chemistry 1 10 2
CHEM5005 Spectroscopy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10 2
CHEM5006 Pharmaceutical chemistry 2 10 3
CHEM5007 Thesis 30 4
 
Credits sum:
100

Program Elective

Code Subject ECTS
CHEM5008 Chemistry of natural products 10
CHEM5009 Human Anatomy-Physiology for Chemists 10
CHEM5010 General Biochemistry 10
 
Credits sum:
30

Matrix Of Privequisites

 

Point GPA The university assessment   The general assessment in Georgia
97-100 4,00 A+ A Excellent
94-96 3,75 A
91-93 3,50 A-
87-90 3,25 B+ Very good
84-86 3,00 B B
81-83 2,75 B-
77-80 2,50 C+   C good
74-76 2,25 C
71-73 2,00 C-
67-70 1,75 D+   D Satisfactory
64-66 1,50 D
61-63 1,25 D-
51-60 1,00 E E Sufficient
Not passed
41-50 FX FX Insufficient
<40 F F Failed