MChem Medicinal Chemistry
Course Overview
This Medicinal Chemistry degree equips you with the expertise to drive pharmaceutical innovation, from initial drug discovery and design to clinical trials and marketing. You will gain a robust foundation in chemistry and biochemistry, learning to develop new treatments for diseases. The program is taught by leading academics and provides extensive hands-on research experience, preparing you for a rewarding career at the forefront of the healthcare sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all stages of pharmaceutical development, including drug discovery, synthesis, and clinical trials
- Final-year research project working alongside academic experts on cutting-edge chemistry breakthroughs
- Choice between a BSc or a more in-depth MChem degree, with the flexibility to switch after the first two years
- Taught by research-active staff in a supportive school renowned for its high-quality teaching and excellent facilities
- Direct pathway to diverse careers in the pharmaceutical industry, health sectors, or further academic research (PhD)
Course Overview
This Medicinal Chemistry degree equips you with the expertise to drive pharmaceutical innovation, from initial drug discovery and design to clinical trials and marketing. You will gain a robust foundation in chemistry and biochemistry, learning to develop new treatments for diseases. The program is taught by leading academics and provides extensive hands-on research experience, preparing you for a rewarding career at the forefront of the healthcare sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all stages of pharmaceutical development, including drug discovery, synthesis, and clinical trials
- Final-year research project working alongside academic experts on cutting-edge chemistry breakthroughs
- Choice between a BSc or a more in-depth MChem degree, with the flexibility to switch after the first two years
- Taught by research-active staff in a supportive school renowned for its high-quality teaching and excellent facilities
- Direct pathway to diverse careers in the pharmaceutical industry, health sectors, or further academic research (PhD)
Requirements
Modules
- General Chemistry
- Scientific Method and Principles of Analytical Chemistry
- Introductory Medicinal Chemistry
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry Maths and Skills
- Introductory Practical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy Theory and Practice
- Pharmaceutics
- Analytical Chemistry in Practice
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry and Key Skills
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Hit to Lead Drug Discovery
- Major Therapeutic Areas
- MChem Research Skills, Employability and General Paper
- Advanced Chemistry Practical
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Metals in Synthesis
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
- Modern Approaches and Biologics in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Chemistry Project Part 1
- Chemistry Project Part 2
- Advanced Structure Determination
- Advanced Synthetic Methods
- Earth System Science
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
