Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

About this course

Want to make a difference? Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) will give you the skills to search for new drugs which combat serious ailments such as cancer. Discover more. Study chemistry with a focus on drug discovery and gain the expertise sought by the pharmaceutical sector. Our Medicinal Chemistry MChem 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 s

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