Medicinal Chemistry
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Dive into the captivating world of designing and developing life-saving medications with Cardiff University’s BSc (Hons) in Medicinal Chemistry. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand the relationship between the chemical structure of drugs and their therapeutic effects, preparing you for a rewarding career in the dynamic field of drug discovery and development.
Key Features:
- Solid Foundational Knowledge: Gain a comprehensive understanding of core chemistry principles, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology. This strong foundation forms the basis for further exploration of specialized areas in drug design, synthesis, and their impact on human health.
- Master Medicinal Chemistry: Delve into the exciting world of medicinal chemistry, exploring how to design and synthesize novel drugs with specific therapeutic properties. Learn about the intricacies of drug-target interactions, structure-activity relationships, and various drug discovery techniques.
- Develop Practical Skills: Hone your practical abilities through laboratory sessions, workshops, and potential research projects. Gain hands-on experience in areas like organic synthesis, drug analysis, and computational chemistry, preparing you for laboratory-based careers or further research endeavors.
- Tailored Learning: Choose from optional modules in later years to personalize your studies and explore specific areas of interest. Focus on drug discovery and development, computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry of specific diseases (e.g., cancer, neurodegenerative diseases), or pharmaceutical analysis, deepening your knowledge and expertise in chosen areas.
- Career Preparation: Develop valuable transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills, and scientific communication, preparing you for diverse career paths in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Cardiff University boasts a renowned School of Chemistry, offering a stimulating learning environment with experienced faculty, access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong links to the pharmaceutical industry.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with one of the following: 3 x AP tests with a score of 444, 3 x SAT Subject Tests with scores of 600 or above, combination of Advance Placement Tests / SAT subject Tests.
If you've studied the US High School Diploma but without any of the above qualifications, you'll need to complete an International Foundation Year to be considered for year 1 entry.
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Cardiff
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
- Foundation Year
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