Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Human life expectancy and the quality of life have dramatically increased over the last 100 years. This is directly connected to the rise of modern medicine. The Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (MCCB) programme places students at the forefront of the revolutionary efforts now underway. This gives students the tools they need to understand and treat disease. The programme provides a fundamental understanding of the drug-body interaction, from the molecular to the macromolecular level, allowing the identification and exploitation of bioactive molecules. The topics will range from drug discovery, molecular docking, drug delivery and resistance, to the intricacies of refining our knowledge of drug target and function within molecular biology. Your studies in MCCB will also comprise early research involvement. This flagship programme is based on an innovative, multidisciplinary approach encompassing life scientists, chemists, biophysicists, and biotechnologists who are addressing the major health challenges of mankind.

Language requirements

TOEFL or equivalent for non-native speakers of English

Academic requirements

Completed application form for admission, essay in English, two letters of recommendation, school transcripts from the last four years, SAT Reasoning Test or ACT, TOEFL scores or equivalent

Enrolment fees

500 EUR enrolment fee

Costs of living

8,000 EUR per year for room and full board (single room, shared bathroom and three meals a day) during the spring and fall semesters.

Job opportunities

Campus jobs are available at Jacobs University Bremen.

Funding opportunities within the university

All students can apply for financial aid packages, which normally consist of a combination of grants and student loans. Jacobs University Bremen awards generous scholarships to motivated, socially committed, excellent academic performers from around the globe who are outstanding representatives of their parts of the world.
http://www.jacobs-university.de/admission/international-scholarships

Arrival support

We offer an orientation week, which includes of the all the information that is important to new students (residence permit, insurance, student life, academic matters etc.).

Services and support for international students

The orientation week is the same for all students. Faculty advisers, senior student advisers, local volunteers and host families in Bremen have worked closely with us to make our students feel welcome in their new environment.

Accommodation

Jacobs University Bremen is a campus university. Undergraduate students live in apartments with two single rooms in residential halls. The campus has a gym, a fitness centre, a football pitch, sport courts, a cinema and a Student Activity Center. Residential colleges are led by Resident Mentors, College Coordinators and their student teams.