Dermatochemistry

Education facts

Code: KEA270

The skin is the body´s largest organ, and is in constant contact with our surroundings. The skin is far from a simple barrier. Instead, it is an extremely complex organ with many vital functions. The course aims to increase the understanding of the skin and the chemistry that happens in the skin when exposed to medicines, chemicals and light. There is a complex interplay of chemical reactivity, the skin´s barrier function and immunological activity. We addressed, including transdermal drug administration methods for the study of skin exposure, as well as mechanisms for contact allergy. Instruction consists of lectures, seminars, and projects. Examination takes place in seminars, presentation of projects and final exam. Active participation in the course of all operations is crucial to be able to assimilate the course content. Skincare and drugs administered through the skin are becoming more common. Want to learn more about this and get a deeper understanding of the detailed mechanisms? Select Dermatochemistry!

Entry requirements

90 credits within Pharmacy/Medicine or 75 credicts in chemistry including KEM031, Organic chemistry (15 credits). Students with equal qualifications can be admitted.

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.

• Dermatochemistry

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 18 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %