BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry

The Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) undergraduate course at The University of Surrey provides students with a deep understanding of the field. The course combines training in organic, analytical, and physical chemistry with biology and medicine portray medicinally-active compounds at a molecular level. Course Content: The program is structured in a way that students, over the years, progress from gaining fundamental knowledge of the subject matter to carrying out independent research projects in the final year. In year 1, students are introduced to the principles of organic, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry along with related mathematics. The second year takes a more in-depth approach to these branches of chemistry along with medicinal chemistry. The third year or Professional Training year provides students with an opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge in a professional setting. In the final year, students undertake a major independent research project, and study advanced topics in analytical, medicinal, and organic chemistry.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Chemistry Laboratory, Molecular Structure and Chemistry, The Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry of Life, Medicinal Chemistry and Synthesis, Organic Synthesis and Characterisation for Medicinal Chemistry, and Advanced Medicinal Chemistry.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone on to work in various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, environmental agencies, and more. They have been employed in roles like analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, PhD researcher, and others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.