Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

About this course

Medicinal and biological chemistry is the science of understanding life at the molecular level and using that understanding to design compounds that can treat disease. It draws on organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacology, combining rigorous chemical synthesis and analysis with a deep engagement with how biological systems work and what happens when they go wrong. At the University of Edinburgh, this four-year full-time programme reflects one of the most exciting frontiers in modern science, where new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology. You will learn how to design and synthesise biologically active molecules, understand the mechanisms by which drugs interact with their molecular targets, and explore the chemical pathways that underpin health and disease. The programme covers stru

Where its graduates go

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• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 45% of graduatescards →

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