Medicinal Chemistry, MChem (Hons), with industry placement

Why choose this courseOur professionally accredited BSc and MChem Medicinal Chemistry courses teach you the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry and encourage you to make your own discoveries. You’ll also have the opportunity to study modules delivered by our School of Biosciences and Medicine.You’ll benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice.Our Department offers one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, ensuring you’ll have excellent support, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.Our chemistry courses are ranked 10th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2021.What you will studyOur medicinal chemistry courses train you in core and medicinal chemistry, covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology and cell biology.You’ll also benefit from Surrey’s excellent links with leading pharmaceutical companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement.You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem (Master of Chemistry). The MChem builds on the BSc course with a masters year, and is a direct route to a masters qualification. If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules.Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MChem during your studies.