Course summary

Take a leading role in solving complex problems in healthcare and medicine with MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Master all aspects of medicinal chemistry and unlock endless career possibilities in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond. Take the first step in your pharmaceutical career. Guided by world class researchers and educators, you'll graduate with advanced analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. Continue on a purely scientific path or use your transferable analytical skills in diverse career possibilities. Join the dynamic world of chemistry. During this four-year course, you'll gain a high level understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug discovery process. Join one of the School's internationally-recognised research groups to take on a major research project focused on a particular aspect of medicinal chemistry or drug discovery. Develop your multidisciplinary, creative problem-solving and communication skills. Learn from international experts who’ll introduce you to the most exciting aspects of modern chemistry, as we tackle challenges in sustainable materials, clean energy and drug discovery. Experience the pioneering teaching and cutting-edge research that has been offered here for more than 100 years, producing several Nobel Prize-winners along the way. You’ll be ready for a range of careers where highly skilled, practical chemists are in great demand.