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BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemistry
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
FC17
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 37

Entry requirements

A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Chemistry at B, Mathematics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, a biochemistry and chemistry degree focusing on the biological mechanisms of atoms and molecules and pharmaceutical intervention design. The programme concludes with a final-year research project. The first year covers chemistry lectures, laboratory classes, and tutorials. The second year progresses to Biological Chemistry 2 and Chemical Pharmacology 2.

Modules

  • chemistry lectures
  • laboratory classes in the state of the art Nucleus building
  • tutorials with a high staff-to-student ratio
  • Biological Chemistry 2
  • Chemical Pharmacology 2