Overview

The students' abilities after completion of the study will result from frame topics which are: design of novel biologically active compounds, total synthesis of biological active compounds, chemical modification of natural compounds with goal to increased their biological activities, structure determination of prepared compounds, analytical evaluation of reaction mixtures as well as isolated products, drugs and biologically active compounds, study of physicochemical properties of prepared compounds, study of interactions between biologically active compounds and lipids, proteins and DNA extracted from biological sources, evaluation of biological activities of biologically active compounds at different levels (in silico, in vitro, in vivo), evaluation of the toxicological effect of drugs and biologically active compounds on model organisms in relation to their impact on the human body and the environment.

Key Facts

A successful graduate of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Comenius University Bratislava must prove that he has not only required theoretical knowledge in the field, but also practical research skills in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and is able to work independently. At the same time, he must be able to present results of his own research to the professional community at conferences and scientific events and publish articles in scientific journals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Monitoring of Drug Levels in Practice

Authorship of Teaching Aids and Texts

Biochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 14 other PhDs in Chemistry in Slovakia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The applicants shall include these attachments:

certified copies of education certificate(s) (diplomas) and of a citizenship certificate,

a complete list of applicant’s their scientific publications or list of results of other professional activities, or reviews of these works and activities,

a personal questionnaire (form available on request),

academic letter of recommendation

other relevant certificate(s), if applicable, e.g., a marriage certificate to document a change of surname after graduation from university,

applicants for study in part-time form: a confirmation of an employer on the employment or service relationship at the time of study application,

a copy of proof of payment of the application fee (e.g. transaction confirmation) – the administration fee (60 €) must be paid to the Faculty address account

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year

Additional Details

Full-time study: free of charge Part-time study: € 300

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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