Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Placement

Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the world of pharmaceuticals. Youâ??ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry which you will use to understand how drugs and medicines are designed and made, how they work and why they are successful. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure that you will gain experience in areas that are of interest to industry. Youâ??ll develop in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry as well as the skills to carry out experimental and computational drug discovery projects. You can specialise in a particular field through optional units and a final year project. There will also be opportunities for you to put your chemistry knowledge into practice in research laboratories and other professional environments outside the University, such as public engagement events and work in schools. Our chemistry degrees have the same core units in the first year giving you the flexibility to switch courses. The Master of Chemistry (MChem) provides you with the same core skills and knowledge of the bachelorâ??s but with a greater exposure to research and advanced practical techniques, including a major research project throughout the final year.