BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
Course Overview
This multidisciplinary Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree equips you with the scientific expertise to make a tangible impact on global health. You will master the core principles of chemistry, biology, and pharmacology to understand and innovate in the field of modern drug design and development. The course is heavily focused on employability, integrating significant simulated work-based learning and industry-linked projects to prepare you for a successful career.
Key Program Highlights
- Multidisciplinary curriculum blending chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
- Strong focus on employability with simulated work-based learning and industry projects
- Specialized study in drug design, toxicology, and heterocyclic chemistry
- Development of highly transferable skills in analytical problem-solving and communication
- State-of-the-art laboratories and facilities at our Glyntaff campus
Course Overview
This multidisciplinary Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree equips you with the scientific expertise to make a tangible impact on global health. You will master the core principles of chemistry, biology, and pharmacology to understand and innovate in the field of modern drug design and development. The course is heavily focused on employability, integrating significant simulated work-based learning and industry-linked projects to prepare you for a successful career.
Key Program Highlights
- Multidisciplinary curriculum blending chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
- Strong focus on employability with simulated work-based learning and industry projects
- Specialized study in drug design, toxicology, and heterocyclic chemistry
- Development of highly transferable skills in analytical problem-solving and communication
- State-of-the-art laboratories and facilities at our Glyntaff campus
Requirements
Modules
- Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences
- Chemical Concepts
- Organic Molecules, their Structure, Reactivity and Analysis
- Diversity of Life
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
- Genetics and Evolution
- Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification
- Synthetic Organic and Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes
- Microorganisms and Disease
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Placement Year
- Major Project and Career Development
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Drug Design
- Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
- Modern Molecular Advances
