MChem Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placement
Entry requirements
A level: BBB (Chemistry and either Maths or Physics required) IB: 30 points. Must include Chemistry at Higher Level 5 and either Maths or Physics at Higher Level 5. Highers: AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry at A, and one of Maths or Physics or Engineering Science at B. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HND: BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, including a structured placement year in industry. The programme spans five years and covers core chemistry disciplines such as chemical reactivity, molecular structure and bonding, spectroscopy, and organic synthesis. The curriculum includes introductory biology and mathematics modules alongside pharmaceutical and drug development topics.
Modules
- Principles of Chemistry
- Introductory Chemistry Lab and Skills 1
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Introductory Biology 1
- Chemical Reactivity
- Introductory Chemistry Lab and Skills 2
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
- Introductory Biology 2