Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem Honours 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree by a year. It's perfect for anyone who wants to pursue a career in scientific research.


This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject. It includes the option to spend a year studying abroad or working in industry.


Medicinal chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs and medicines. You’ll explore the role of chemistry in:


  • drug design
  • cancer chemotherapy
  • enzymology
  • toxicology

You'll study medicinal, organic, inorganic and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You’ll research an investigative project where you’ll work in an active research environment and create an original piece of work in chemistry. In your final year, your advanced modules can include:


  • advanced methods in drug discovery
  • advanced problem solving
  • selectivity and stereo control in organic synthesis
  • pericyclic and radical reactions

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree by a year. It's perfect for anyone who wants to pursue a career in scientific research.


This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject. It includes the option to spend a year studying abroad or working in industry.


Medicinal chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs and medicines. You’ll explore the role of chemistry in:


  • drug design
  • cancer chemotherapy
  • enzymology
  • toxicology

You'll study medicinal, organic, inorganic and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You’ll research an investigative project where you’ll work in an active research environment and create an original piece of work in chemistry. In your final year, your advanced modules can include:


  • advanced methods in drug discovery
  • advanced problem solving
  • selectivity and stereo control in organic synthesis
  • pericyclic and radical reactions

Admission Requirements

115+
4+
65+
88+
6+
33+

A-Level: 

AAB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
31,500 GBP

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