Medicinal Chemistry (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The search for new drugs to combat serious illnesses is an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research. As a medicinal chemist, you can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.


On the course, you will explore the wider context of drug discovery, business and healthcare, as well as developing the knowledge and laboratory skills needed to design drugs. You will also investigate the relationship between medicinal chemists and drug discovery companies with stakeholders such as patients, investors and governments.


There are opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project.  

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The search for new drugs to combat serious illnesses is an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research. As a medicinal chemist, you can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.


On the course, you will explore the wider context of drug discovery, business and healthcare, as well as developing the knowledge and laboratory skills needed to design drugs. You will also investigate the relationship between medicinal chemists and drug discovery companies with stakeholders such as patients, investors and governments.


There are opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project.  

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
69+
4.5+

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.


With your online application you will need to provide:


  1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacology or Pharmacy, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
  2. A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area you may still apply but should provide additional evidence to support your application such as a CV and references and will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key chemical topics prior to an offer being made. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,200 GBP
International
31,200 GBP

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