BSc Chemistry for Drug Discovery
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry for Drug Discovery, a chemistry degree centred on the preparation, function, and design of medicines. The course includes a professional placement year and a period of study abroad in the third year. The first year covers core subjects through Analytical and spectroscopic techniques, Biological chemistry and physiology, Foundations and applications of chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Skills for chemists, and Year 1 laboratory. The second year progresses to Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, Fundamental concepts of chemistry, Major therapeutic areas, and Year 2 laboratory. The third year consists of Study abroad and Professional placement. The final year focuses on advanced topics via Advanced chemistry 1, Advanced practical skills, Problems and solutions in modern chemistry B, and Synthesis, development and design of pharmaceuticals.
Modules
- Analytical and spectroscopic techniques
- Biological chemistry and physiology
- Foundations and applications of chemistry
- Medicinal chemistry
- Skills for chemists
- Year 1 laboratory
- Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy
- Fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Major therapeutic areas
- Year 2 laboratory
- Study abroad
- Professional placement
- Advanced chemistry 1
- Advanced practical skills
- Problems and solutions in modern chemistry B
- Synthesis, development and design of pharmaceuticals