Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry MChem
Master
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The search for new medicines has always been an important role for graduate chemists. Traditionally, medicines have been based on relatively small molecules, and the job of the chemist was to use their knowledge of organic chemistry to synthesise potential drug candidates.
With recent advances in technology, the pharmaceutical industry is changing dramatically. This degree course has evolved to reflect this. Areas such as cell therapy, biological drugs, advanced delivery, the use of computational tools are all pushing the industry forward.
A medicinal chemist cannot afford to just have expertise in the synthesis of molecules – many of the most important recent discoveries have been made at the interfaces of chemistry, and a good medicinal chemistry will require expertise across a range of subjects. In recognition of this, our course will equip you with the traditional tools of organic synthesis, for example, but will also give you hands-on experience of areas such as computational chemistry to solve medicinal chemistry problems.
The University of Bradford is home to the Institute for Cancer Therapeutics - one of only a few centres nationally that has all the necessary research tools and expertise in-house to progress anticancer medicines and biomarkers from concept to the clinic. As such you will be taught by scientists who are actively involved in discovering new drugs. One recent example is the ‘smart bomb’ colchicine prodrug which targets solid tumours without harming healthy tissue. This is now moving towards Phase I clinical trials.
During the first two years of study you will develop a sound understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, with core content delivered across the traditional areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
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Subjects
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Sound
- International
- University
- Project
- Industry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Computational
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
Our degrees have been structured to give students choice and flexibility. During the first two years, students will develop a sound understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, with core content delivered across the traditional areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. However, we believe that an intellectually fulfilling university experience should allow students to sample subjects from outside the Chemistry subject area. Hence all our chemistry programmes allow students to take 20 credits of elective modules in stages 1 and 2, with subjects offered from across the university’s teaching portfolio.
The third year will introduce students to specialist content in medicinal, materials and analytical chemistry. Students will also have the opportunity to study a specific subject by choosing to a greater depth during an extended dissertation. It is possible to exit after stage 3 with a BSc (Honours) in Chemistry.
In the Masters year, students will then specialise in medicinal chemistry. The advanced study in the chosen area will allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the application of chemistry to solving real-world problems. Masters-level training focuses on deploying training in real-world settings.. Academic research experience involves working on students own project as part of a research team alongside post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers at the University.
Stage 1
- Organic Chemistry 1 (20 credits)
- Physical Chemistry 1 (20 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry 1 (20 credits)
- Practical Chemistry 1 (40 credits)
- Elective (20 credits)
Stage 2
- Organic Chemistry 2 (20 credits)
- Physical Chemistry 2 (20 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry 2 (20 credits)
- Practical Chemistry 2 (40 credits)
- Elective (20 credits)
Stage 3
- Organic Chemistry 3 (20 credits)
- Introduction to Polymer and Colloid Science (20 credits)
- Practical Chemistry 3 (20 credits)
- Bio-organic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry (20 credits)
- Molecular Analysis (20 credits)
- Stage 3 Research Project (20 credits)
Stage 4
- Stage Four Research Project (60 credits)
- Drug Discovery and Development (20 credits)
- Synthetic Chemistry for Medicinal Chemists (20 credits)
- Computational Drug Design (20 credits)
Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry MChem