Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry

Education facts

Code: 5KE121

The course comprise of two parts, one theoretical and one practical. The theoretical part, which corresponds to five credits, starts with an overview of the analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry (gas, liquid, ion and gel chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and detection techniques such as mass-and NMR spectroscopy) and theoretical background of chromatography and separation. The course then focuses on liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and how this method is used in various applications such as process control, analysis of patient samples and in the development of new drugs. It also includes methods development, quality assurance and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice). In the practical part, which corresponds to 2.5 credits, basic chromatographic exercises is included as well as liquid chromatographic method development for analysis of pharmaceuticals, sample preparation, the study of metabolites, etc.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course a bachelor degree in pharmacy, including 90 ECTS pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry 30 ECTS, or 180 ECTS pharmacy degree or equivalent, are required. The eligibility requirements are also met by a bachelor's degree in chemistry with at least 90 credits in chemistry including at least 30 credits pharmaceutical chemistry or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry

  Umeå University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %