BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the vital role chemistry plays in developing modern medicines and treating human disease. You will master core chemical principles while integrating knowledge from pharmacology and physiology to understand the entire drug design process, from discovery to delivery. The program equips you with the highly sought-after academic and practical skills for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on the critical chemistry-biology interface in drug discovery and development
- Specialized modules in pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology
- Practical skills in analyzing drug structures, metabolism, and targeting mechanisms
- Development of transferable skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication
- Strong industry preparation for roles in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the vital role chemistry plays in developing modern medicines and treating human disease. You will master core chemical principles while integrating knowledge from pharmacology and physiology to understand the entire drug design process, from discovery to delivery. The program equips you with the highly sought-after academic and practical skills for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on the critical chemistry-biology interface in drug discovery and development
- Specialized modules in pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology
- Practical skills in analyzing drug structures, metabolism, and targeting mechanisms
- Development of transferable skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication
- Strong industry preparation for roles in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare
Requirements
Modules
- Chemistry Study Skills
- Organic Molecules and Mechanisms
- Exploring the Periodic Table
- Energy and Chemical Change
- Foundation Skills in Practical Chemistry
- Principles of Sustainable Chemistry and Chemical Innovation
- Analytical and Mathematical Methods in Chemistry
- Building Blocks of Life
- Structure, Bonding and Reactivity
- Synthesis and Spectroscopy
- From Atoms to Solids
- Applying Skills in Practical Chemistry
- Sustainable Products and Processes
- Biological Chemistry
- Introduction to Python for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medicinal Chemistry and Biomedical Imaging
- Metal Catalysis and Supramolecular Chemistry
- Selectivity and Control in Synthesis
- Investigative Project Skills in Practical Chemistry
- Small Molecule Drug Discovery
- Protein Characterisation and Bioinformatics
- Enzymes, Biocatalysis and Bioengineering
- Astropharmacy & Astromedicine
- Contemporary and Alternative Medicines
- Frontiers of Sustainability and Innovation
- Medical Diagnostics
- Advanced Molecular Techniques and Diagnostics
