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BSc Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemistry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F151
Typical offer
A-level AAB

Entry requirements

A level: AAB (B in Chemistry)

About this course

BSc in Chemistry, combining core chemical principles with medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The programme includes a nine-to-twelve-month study abroad placement in the third year. A supervised research project forms the focus of the final year.

Modules

  • Foundations of Physical Chemistry
  • Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry
  • Foundations of Organic Chemistry
  • Introduction to University Chemistry
  • Year 1 Chemistry Foundation Practical
  • Mathematical Methods for Chemistry
  • Introduction to Drug Development
  • Enterprising Chemistry
  • Project Management (CHEMY)
  • Further Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • Introduction to the chemistry of life
  • Applications of Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Communicating Chemistry: Key Skills for Medicinal Chemists
  • Practical Skills in Medicinal Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry in Drug Design
  • Macromolecules as Drug Targets
  • Year of Study Abroad
  • Advanced Practical Training for Medicinal Chemists
  • New Modalities in Drug Discovery
  • Project
  • Foundations of Statistics and Data Science
  • Strategies in Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • Data Science Foundations
  • Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
  • Engineering Biosynthesis