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Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
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Bachelor's degree
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
4 Years
You’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.
You’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.
If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MChem Chemistry for Drug Discovery course.
About this course
Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the world of pharmaceuticals.
Teaching
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in all branches of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical and computational chemistry. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Facilities
You’ll learn core experimental skills in our well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories. You can also access our Material and Chemical Characterisation facility (MC²) to familiarise yourself with spectroscopy and other techniques.
You'll receive a free lab coat and safety glasses to use throughout your course when you start.
A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work in technical areas or scientific research and development in materials, pharmaceuticals, energy and the environment. You’ll also be well suited to broader roles in education, scientific publishing, administration, banking and finance.
Many of our graduates choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
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Subjects
- English
- English Language
- Drug Discovery
- GCSE Mathematics
- Maths
- Mathematics
- Teaching
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- University
- Public
- Computational
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Industry
- Project
Course programme
- Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table
- Fundamentals of organic chemistry
- From molecules to materials
- Foundation chemistry laboratory
- Chemistry of the cell
- General practical chemistry
- The chemistry of physiology and drug properties
- Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity
- Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy
- Principles of physical chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2
- Analytical chemistry
- Physical chemistry laboratory 2
- Organic chemistry laboratory 2
- Major therapeutic areas
- Computational chemistry laboratory
- Placement year
- General chemistry
- Advanced practical chemistry
- Techniques in drug discovery
- Topics in inorganic chemistry I
- Topics in organic chemistry I
- Topics in physical chemistry I
- Blockbuster drugs
- Synthesis of medicinal compounds
- Biosynthesis and biotransformations
- Future of drug discovery
- Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis
- Plus optional units
- Dissertation
- University ambassadors scheme: science
- Chemistry project
- Engaging the public in chemistry research
You can choose from a number of optional units in year 4. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
- Computational chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry in biological systems
- Chemistry beyond the molecule
- DNA in the modern world
- Research topics in natural products
Learning
- Laboratory sessions
- Lectures
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Oral assessment
- Practical work
- Written examination
Additional information
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 £22,300
UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020
Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year