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pharmaceutical chemistry

chemistry

knowledge

natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

physical sciences

chemistry

chemistry

pharmaceutical chemistry

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The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated in drug development.

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medical chemistry and drug synthesis

pharmaceutical chemistry

principles of pharmaceutical chemistry

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.1 (Last update 26/09/2022)