BSc Medicinal Chemistry

The Medicinal Chemistry BSc at the University of Leicester is an intensive and dynamic program, tailored to prepare students for diverse careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, healthcare, or public health sector. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, this course offers the opportunity to further your understanding of drug discovery and development, pharmacology, synthetic organic chemistry, and instrumental analytical methods. Course Content: In this course, the unique emphasis on medicinal chemistry is supplemented by modules in biological and analytical sciences. The program is designed to advance your knowledge of major areas in the medicinal chemistry sector, such as drug discovery and pharmacology. As part of the curriculum, students are also encouraged to undertake innovative research projects in their final year. Key Modules: Among your studies, you can expect to explore modules such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Kinetics, Molecular Analytical Chemistry, and more. The course also offers distinctive modules like Bioorganic and Biological Chemistry, and Drug Discovery and Development that place medicinal chemistry in a broader scientific context. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, providing you with the basis for professional qualification as a Chartered Chemist. Future Careers: Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry BSc course can expect to find rewarding careers in various sectors like the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, drug design, academia, healthcare, and public health. Moreover, the course can offer an excellent foundation for a future in research or progression to further study such as a master’s or Ph.D. program. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.