2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Medicinal Chemistry (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Chemistry

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Chemistry (https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/chemistry# )

Professional Body Offering Accreditation:

the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem). Reaccredited on 7th June 2022 for 5 years

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BSc Medicinal Chemistry

Medicinal chemistry is the science of designing and synthesising new medicines. It is a highly interdisciplinary subject combining chemistry with elements of pharmacology, biochemistry, structural and cellular biology. Whilst modern medicines are diverse in size and function, medicinal chemists focus on how to develop small molecules (usually carbon-based organic compounds decorated with functional groups) into drug molecules using their knowledge of chemistry, and in particular organic chemistry. Such scientists are highly valuable in delivering innovative medicines to treat and prevent global pandemics and other healthcare challenges.

In your first two years you will study the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin medicinal chemistry, including a shared first year with the chemistry programme, then specialising in year two. During these years you will develop laboratory skills and a wide range of graduate and transferable skills like teamwork and data analysis. You’ll also be exposed to the latest research from our globally-recognized research groups.

In your third year (fourth year for programmes with placements) you will have access to a range of options including ethics and business within the degree programme, and you’ll undertake a research project, which allows you to follow your interests and investigate a topic at the cutting edge of medicinal chemistry, as well as further develop transferable skills such as working independently, communication and time management.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study a further 10 credits from the following:

Option A:
For students without A level maths or equivalent, or with a grade less than B in A level maths or equivalent, you must take the following module

Discovery modules:

Or option B:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
- Organometallics: from Bonding to Catalysis - 10 credits
- Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life - 20 credits
- Chemical Pharmacology & Drug Design - 20 credits
- Practical, Professional and Research skills for Medicinal Chemists - 40 credits
- Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography - 10 credits
- Specialisms in Chemical Science - 10 credits

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
- Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry - 20 Credits
- BSc Research Project - 40 credits
- Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry - 30 credits
- Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Development - 10 credits

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10-20 credits from the following optional modules:

- Ethical Issues in Chemistry - 10 credits

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 0-10 credits of discovery modules

Last updated: 16/05/2024 13:58:15

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