MRES MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (PART TIME)
September 2025
Part time
Three years
Suzhou
This programme leads to a University of Liverpool degree which is recognised by Ministry of Education, China.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MRes Medicinal Chemistry programme, you will:
- be familiar with the chemical structures and common uses of various important drugs
- have advanced and systematic education and training in the areas of structure-activity relationship (SAR), drug design, and chemical modification of leading compounds
- be familiar with the discovery and development process of various important drugs, understand the latest progress, and be able to design and evaluate the synthetic routes of commonly used chemical drugs
- develop better understanding of improved treatment solutions for hard-to-treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
- be able to critically evaluate the current state and future of modern technologies in drug design and development
- have a deep understanding of the theoretical background behind research projects and develop the skills to engage in scientific research in medicinal chemistry and related fields
- develop key skills in project planning, time management, report writing, and effective communication, as well as other comprehensive and professional abilities.
This research-oriented masters programme trains and cultivates top Medicinal Chemistry professionals with sound theoretical knowledge, practical problem-solving capabilities, innovative thinking, and effective communication skills developed within an international outlook.
Yi Li
Programme director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. You may also be provided with opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits may be organized, and invited talks may be given by the industrial experts and professionals. Such activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall employability.
TIMETABLE
Please note that this part-time programme will be mainly delivered on weekdays (From Monday to Friday).
Careers
Medicinal Chemistry is an exciting, rapidly expanding area within the broad discipline of chemistry. This MRes Medicinal Chemistry programme aims to build a solid foundation for graduates to continue their research and advanced studies, as well as prepare them well for future career opportunities A career in medicinal chemistry has nearly limitless potential. There is a huge global demand for medicinal chemistry professionals, especially in China, which will continue to grow over the coming years. Graduates have numerous employment opportunities in many areas of the pharmaceutical discipline, such as universities, government service, consulting and investment companies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, etc; other emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and new energy are looking for Medicinal Chemistry professionals as well.
Overview
MRes Medicinal Chemistry combines life science, chemistry, medicine and computational science in order to study the structure and biological activity of drugs. This discipline focuses on the discovery, development and utilisation of leading compounds by studying the mechanism of drug actions in vivo and in vitro as well as their metabolic process in the human body.
This masters programme, provided by the XJTLU Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, integrates academic development strategies with industry needs for high-quality medicinal chemists. Through the University of Liverpool’s educational discipline and superior resources, students can obtain practical experience to better support the needs of industrial enterprises.
Our aim is to train the professionals who will receive a broad base of chemical knowledge, including but not limited to:
Why should I study Medicinal Chemistry at XJTLU?