Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry MChem

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Chemistry Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry MChemChemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry MChem How to apply »UCAS codeF151QualificationMChemDurationUp to 5 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThis programme is attractive to students who want to understand how both Chemistry and Biology can improve the health and wellbeing of people, animals and plants on a worldwide scale. Pharmaceutical or Medicinal Chemistry is the understanding of the molecular cause and treatment of diseases. The pharmaceutical industry is a major component of the chemical industry. Graduates will be Chemists who have specialised in Medicinal Pharmaceutical Chemistry and are familiar with Fundamental Biochemistry. Transfer to Chemistry with Biochemistry is available up to the beginning of Year 3. The MChem degree involves an extensive 24-week Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry research project, in addition to specialist courses in Chemistry.AccreditationAccredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Core Chemistry with Mathematics and Biology courses. Lab work plays a key role in developing practical skills.. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:32% Independent study:68% Placement:0% Assessment Written:56% Practical:6% Coursework:38%% Year 2 Core Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry courses, along with Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:34% Independent study:66% Placement:0% Assessment Written:65% Practical:19% Coursework:16%% Year 3 Advanced Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry, with courses in Medicinal Pharmaceutical Chemistry as well as Principles of Drug Discovery and Development. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:37% Independent study:63%...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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  • IT
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Learning Teaching
  • Teaching
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Industry
  • Skills and Training
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Cell Biology
  • Mathematics

Course programme

Year 1

Core Chemistry with Mathematics and Biology courses. Lab work plays a key role in developing practical skills..

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:32%
  • Independent study:68%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:56%
  • Practical:6%
  • Coursework:38%%

Year 2

Core Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry courses, along with Cell Biology and Biochemistry.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:34%
  • Independent study:66%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:65%
  • Practical:19%
  • Coursework:16%%

Additional information

OverviewThis programme is attractive to students who want to understand how both Chemistry and Biology can improve the health and wellbeing of people, animals and plants on a worldwide scale. Pharmaceutical or Medicinal Chemistry is the understanding of the molecular cause and treatment of diseases. The pharmaceutical industry is a major component of the chemical industry. Graduates will be Chemists who have specialised in Medicinal Pharmaceutical Chemistry and are familiar with Fundamental Biochemistry. Transfer to Chemistry with Biochemistry is available up to the beginning of...

Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry MChem

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