BSc Medicinal Chemistry
Course Overview
This Medicinal Chemistry degree equips you with the expertise to drive pharmaceutical innovation, from initial drug discovery to clinical trials and marketing. You will gain a robust foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, preparing you for a rewarding career in the health, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors. The course is taught by leading academics and integrates cutting-edge research with extensive practical laboratory experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all stages of pharmaceutical development, including drug design, synthesis, and optimization
- Final year research project working alongside academic experts on cutting-edge chemistry topics
- Choice between a BSc or an industry-focused MChem degree, with the option to switch after the first two years
- Teaching informed by the School's specialist research in chemical biology, sustainable synthesis, and spectroscopy
- Graduates are highly valued by employers in one of the UK's largest employment sectors
Course Overview
This Medicinal Chemistry degree equips you with the expertise to drive pharmaceutical innovation, from initial drug discovery to clinical trials and marketing. You will gain a robust foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, preparing you for a rewarding career in the health, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors. The course is taught by leading academics and integrates cutting-edge research with extensive practical laboratory experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all stages of pharmaceutical development, including drug design, synthesis, and optimization
- Final year research project working alongside academic experts on cutting-edge chemistry topics
- Choice between a BSc or an industry-focused MChem degree, with the option to switch after the first two years
- Teaching informed by the School's specialist research in chemical biology, sustainable synthesis, and spectroscopy
- Graduates are highly valued by employers in one of the UK's largest employment sectors
Requirements
Modules
- General Chemistry
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Introductory Practical Chemistry
- Chemistry Maths and Skills
- Scientific Method and Principles of Analytical Chemistry
- Introductory Medicinal Chemistry
- Spectroscopy Theory and Practice
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry and Key Skills
- Analytical Chemistry in Practice
- Pharmaceutics
- YEAR IN INDUSTRY
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- BSc Research Skills, Employability and General Paper
- Chemistry BSc Projects Part 1
- Chemistry BSc Projects Part 2
- Hit to Lead Drug Discovery
- Major Therapeutic Areas
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Metals in Synthesis
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Materials Chemistry
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
