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BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

University of Birmingham

Institution
University of Birmingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
F1M3
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 32

Entry requirements

A Level: AAA - AAB to include A-level Chemistry. Further details below.. IB: 6,6,6 - 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. Further information below.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.

About this course

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, a chemistry degree centred on the molecular principles underpinning pharmaceutical science and drug design. Core topics include Research Methods. The third year includes the 3P1 Research Projects. The first year covers the foundations through General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry I, and Practical Chemistry I. The second year progresses with Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry II, Practical Chemistry II, and Structural Analysis, alongside available Chemistry Options. The final year involves advanced study via Molecules and Materials, Properties of Matter, Structure, Strategy and Spectroscopy, and Synthesis and Reactivity, supported by Year 3 Research Methodology I and Year 3 Research Methodology II.

Modules

  • Discover: Themes in Chemistry
  • General Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Physical Chemistry I
  • Practical Chemistry I
  • Chemistry Options
  • Inorganic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Physical Chemistry II
  • Practical Chemistry II
  • Structural Analysis
  • Molecules and Materials
  • Properties of Matter
  • Structure, Strategy and Spectroscopy
  • Synthesis and Reactivity
  • 3P1 Research Projects
  • Year 3 Research Methodology I
  • Year 3 Research Methodology II