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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

BSc · The University of Manchester · 3 years

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

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The University of Manchester

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£29,000
SATISFACTION80%
CONTINUATION90%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS90%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 43% of the work its graduates go into (High).

About this course

Chemistry with medicinal chemistry applies the core sciences of chemistry to the discovery and development of drugs, making it one of the most directly consequential branches of the discipline. Medicinal chemistry sits at the intersection of organic synthesis, biology, and pharmacology, asking how chemical structure determines biological activity and how that relationship can be exploited to design molecules that treat disease. It is a discipline that underpins the entire pharmaceutical industry and is central to some of the most significant advances in modern medicine. At Manchester, this highly flexible three-year degree covers a wide range of subjects taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists, and practising industrial medicinal chemists, giving you exposure to the full range of perspectives that bear on the field. You will build a strong foundation in core chemistry, including org

Where its graduates go

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