Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem)

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Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This degree provides a good foundation in Chemistry coupled with specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry. Your first and second years will develop understanding of fundamental areas of Chemistry and core modules will give you a background in the essential topics required for more advanced study and exposure to specialist and interdisciplinary topics.

You will explore the process of medicinal drug discovery, starting from the initial concept of a new product, to the discovery stage, through clinical trials, scale-up and finally production. In addition to research-led teaching from top academics in their field, you will benefit from external lectures given by pharmaceutical industry leaders.

You will be able to choose optional modules in your third and fourth years from those offered from within Chemistry as well as modules from other departments such as Life Sciences, the Business School or Languages.

Your degree will be further customised by the research that you carry out in your final year project which will be based around themes in Medicinal Chemistry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

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About this course

Our Chemistry degrees are excellent, all-round programmes that develop a broad skillset, valued by employers, as well as subject specific knowledge. You will develop the ability to solve unfamiliar problems by applying your knowledge and understanding and apply your critical thinking skills to assess complex situations. You learn how to locate, evaluate and communicate information to a range of audiences. You will become an independent investigator with the ability to devise and implement your own plans.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: Procter and Gamble, Oxford University Press, Huntington Life Sciences, Deloitte, Ministry of Defence.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Inorganic Analyst, Research and Development Chemist, Secondary School Teacher, Organic Synthetic Chemist, Trainee Accountant.

A level: EITHER AAA including Chemistry and a second science (from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology or Statistics) OR AAB including Chemistry and two further science subjects (from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology or Statistics)

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical if your science A level includes a separate practical assessment.

Offers usually exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Master of Chemistry (MChem)

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4.0
22/11/2020
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21/11/2020
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sonja Hejc

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19/09/2018
What I would highlight: It was a great place and I enjoyed a lot, thanks for the same, I enjoyed a lot.
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Subjects

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Organic
  • Inorganic
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Biological
  • Electrochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

Course programme

Your first and second years will expand your understanding of Chemistry, covering core areas including: organic, inorganic and physical chemistry; polymers; organic synthesis; biological chemistry and electrochemistry.

Third-year work includes core modules in advanced Chemistry and extended laboratory work with industrial or overseas placements being available via a course transfer. You can also select optional modules from within Chemistry, across the Science Faculty, or from the Language Centre or Warwick Business School.

In your final year you will complete an individual investigative project on a topic that reflects your interests (worth 50% of the year’s mark) in collaboration with one of our academics, and you can select optional modules to support your research or broaden your knowledge.

How will I learn?

You will experience a range of different types of teaching sessions including lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes.

Lectures are the main way that the content and theory is delivered and all students taking a module attend the lectures at the same time. You will encounter a range of lecturing styles that help you to learn in different ways including making your own notes, annotating printed handouts, problem solving activities and interactive quizzes.

Modules in the first and second year are supported by tutorials with small groups of students.Workshops are problem solving classes where questions are set for you to attempt. Typically run in groups of 20-40 students, these provide opportunities for you to work with your peers as well as ask questions and get assistance from academic staff and teaching assistants on hand.

Classes in our state-of-the-art undergraduate labs will form an integral part of your learning. You will carry out experiments individually with a laboratory demonstrators supporting your small group to help you learn the practical techniques and guide your understanding. Many of our practicals are unique and innovative because they have been designed by our academic researchers. All the equipment that you need is provided free, including your laboratory coat, book and glasses, and we have never charged for breakages so you can learn in a stress-free environment.

All of the teaching and learning activities are accessible through the virtual learning environment (VLE). Each module has its own area containing module information, contacts for teaching staff, lecture notes, tutorial and workshop questions, recordings, forums and often interactive quizzes. Your modules spaces stay with you throughout your time at Warwick so you can always access information and feedback from previous years.

How will I be assessed?

You will encounter summative examinations and coursework with a minimum of 25% of each year’s grade being generated from assessed work.

You will carry out a range of assessment types including laboratory reports, presentations, posters and essays to monitor your progress and provide regular feedback. Your research project will contribute 50% towards your final year grade and will be appraised by a combination of assessments which may include a dissertation, presentation and viva.

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem)

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