MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed) IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in chemistry
About this course
Master of Chemistry in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on pharmaceutical discovery and molecular science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The fourth year includes an extended research project requiring approximately 750 hours of practical work and a dissertation, which can be completed on an industrial placement or at an overseas university. Throughout the four years, the curriculum progresses from foundational scientific principles to advanced specialisms. The first year establishes baseline knowledge through Foundations of Chemistry I, Foundations of Chemistry II, Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I, and Practical Chemistry I. The second year expands into specialized concepts via Advanced Chemistry I, Advanced Chemistry II, Medicinal Chemistry I, Medicinal Chemistry II, and Practical Chemistry II. The third year incorporates core subjects such as Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry, Frontiers in Organic Chemistry, Frontiers in Physical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry III, and Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry, alongside optional modules in areas like Advanced Characterisation Techniques, Principles, Techniques, and Applications of Electrochemistry, Simulation Methods in Chemistry, and Sustainable Chemistry. The fourth and final year focuses on high-level study and research through Advanced Chemical Biology, Advanced Research Projects, Industrial Awareness and Skills Development, and Stereoselective Reactions.
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry I
- Foundations of Chemistry II
- Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I
- Practical Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry II
- Medicinal Chemistry I
- Medicinal Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry II
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Physical Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry III
- Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Characterisation Techniques
- Principles, Techniques, and Applications of Electrochemistry
- Simulation Methods in Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Advanced Chemical Biology
- Advanced Research Projects
- Industrial Awareness and Skills Development
- Stereoselective Reactions