Medicinal Chemistry, MChem (Hons)

This course equips you with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly big pharma. As a medicinal chemist, you will lead efforts in discovering how chemicals and drugs combat diseases, improving lives worldwide.Unlike traditional chemistry programs, it focuses on specialist pharmaceutical techniques for drug development, ensuring relevance through collaboration with employers like AstraZeneca. Updated annually, it offers industry-aligned protocols, hands-on experience via group projects and the Professional Practice module, plus embedded employability skills. The BSc (Hons) is a three-year degree (four with placement), with automatic progression to the four-year MChem (Hons) Masters if performance is strong in years one and two.