36 monthsProgramme duration
30,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand how drugs and medicines are designed, developed and how they work, preparing you to contribute to the creation of future medicines and build a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry and related allied sectors.
A major challenge in medical research is the search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease, viruses and bacterial infections. This work highlights the vital role that medicinal chemists play in protecting our health and wellbeing. As a result, the need for highly skilled graduates with a strong background in organic chemistry, combined with a broad understanding of pharmacology and related biochemical fields, is more important than ever.
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to study chemistry as a major subject alongside topics linked to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. In year one, you will develop a strong understanding of core chemistry principles. In year two, you will deepen your knowledge of biological chemistry (these modules do not require a background in biology). In year three, you will study more advanced topics in medicinal and biological chemistry and undertake four investigative projects. You will also complete an in-depth literature review on a key topic, enabling you to develop specialised knowledge in a particular area.
Throughout your studies, you will gain practical hands-on laboratory experience in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities. You have the opportunity to add further value to your time at Loughborough by spending either a placement year in industry gaining highly sought-after workplace experience or by exploring options for study abroad. As a student of chemistry at Loughborough, you will benefit from high levels of pastoral support, a peer-mentoring scheme and the compelling insights of our renowned academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact.
A major challenge in medical research is the search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease, viruses and bacterial infections. This work highlights the vital role that medicinal chemists play in protecting our health and wellbeing. As a result, the need for highly skilled graduates with a strong background in organic chemistry, combined with a broad understanding of pharmacology and related biochemical fields, is more important than ever.
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to study chemistry as a major subject alongside topics linked to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. In year one, you will develop a strong understanding of core chemistry principles. In year two, you will deepen your knowledge of biological chemistry (these modules do not require a background in biology). In year three, you will study more advanced topics in medicinal and biological chemistry and undertake four investigative projects. You will also complete an in-depth literature review on a key topic, enabling you to develop specialised knowledge in a particular area.
Throughout your studies, you will gain practical hands-on laboratory experience in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities. You have the opportunity to add further value to your time at Loughborough by spending either a placement year in industry gaining highly sought-after workplace experience or by exploring options for study abroad. As a student of chemistry at Loughborough, you will benefit from high levels of pastoral support, a peer-mentoring scheme and the compelling insights of our renowned academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand how drugs and medicines are designed, developed and how they work, preparing you to contribute to the creation of future medicines and build a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry and related allied sectors.
A major challenge in medical research is the search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease, viruses and bacterial infections. This work highlights the vital role that medicinal chemists play in protecting our health and wellbeing. As a result, the need for highly skilled graduates with a strong background in organic chemistry, combined with a broad understanding of pharmacology and related biochemical fields, is more important than ever.
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to study chemistry as a major subject alongside topics linked to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. In year one, you will develop a strong understanding of core chemistry principles. In year two, you will deepen your knowledge of biological chemistry (these modules do not require a background in biology). In year three, you will study more advanced topics in medicinal and biological chemistry and undertake four investigative projects. You will also complete an in-depth literature review on a key topic, enabling you to develop specialised knowledge in a particular area.
Throughout your studies, you will gain practical hands-on laboratory experience in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities. You have the opportunity to add further value to your time at Loughborough by spending either a placement year in industry gaining highly sought-after workplace experience or by exploring options for study abroad. As a student of chemistry at Loughborough, you will benefit from high levels of pastoral support, a peer-mentoring scheme and the compelling insights of our renowned academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact.
A major challenge in medical research is the search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease, viruses and bacterial infections. This work highlights the vital role that medicinal chemists play in protecting our health and wellbeing. As a result, the need for highly skilled graduates with a strong background in organic chemistry, combined with a broad understanding of pharmacology and related biochemical fields, is more important than ever.
Our Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to study chemistry as a major subject alongside topics linked to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. In year one, you will develop a strong understanding of core chemistry principles. In year two, you will deepen your knowledge of biological chemistry (these modules do not require a background in biology). In year three, you will study more advanced topics in medicinal and biological chemistry and undertake four investigative projects. You will also complete an in-depth literature review on a key topic, enabling you to develop specialised knowledge in a particular area.
Throughout your studies, you will gain practical hands-on laboratory experience in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities. You have the opportunity to add further value to your time at Loughborough by spending either a placement year in industry gaining highly sought-after workplace experience or by exploring options for study abroad. As a student of chemistry at Loughborough, you will benefit from high levels of pastoral support, a peer-mentoring scheme and the compelling insights of our renowned academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact.
Admission Requirements
120+
4.5+
180+
34+
85+
27+
6.5+
65+
4+
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
30,700 GBP
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