Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, BSc (Hons)

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry focuses on elucidating the biological mechanisms and processes at the atomic and molecular levels. By mastering tools in synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, students learn to design and deliver effective pharmaceutical interventions, integrating new insights into the molecular foundations of diseases with advancements in chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology to foster innovative therapeutics.The programme explores the diverse molecules and macromolecules essential for living organisms, including their structures, properties, and syntheses in laboratory and in vivo settings. It examines how these components interact in networks and pathways, forming macromolecular complexes, membranes, organelles, cells, and tissues. This degree builds a strong foundation in chemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology, spanning fundamental principles to current research frontiers.