MChem 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
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry for Drug Discovery, a chemistry degree centred on the preparation of medicines and the pharmaceutical development process. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum is designed alongside major pharmaceutical companies and includes a professional placement or masters study abroad option in the third year, culminating in a masters research project. The first year introduces foundational concepts 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 with Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, Fundamental concepts of chemistry, Major therapeutic areas, and Year 2 laboratory. The third year consists of optional units alongside a professional placement or masters study abroad. The final year involves advanced study through 21st century research challenges A, Advanced chemistry 2, Future of drug discovery A, and the Masters research project B.
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
- Optional units
- Masters study abroad
- Professional placement
- 21st century research challenges A
- Advanced chemistry 2
- Future of drug discovery A
- Masters research project B