Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery - MSci
University of Birmingham
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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, youll graduate with advanced analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. ...Read more

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. As you focus on developing all your skills as a chemist, your assessment is equally diverse and comprehensive. You will take exams, produce written assignments, give oral and poster presentations, take computer-based tests and write lab and project reports.

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Ami
31 Jan 24

I love my cohort and course is well structured. Professors in chemistry school are super..Read more

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Luke
31 Jan 24

Best: facilities are new and advanced Tutors are dedicated and willing to help The ESO (emotional support office) is incredibly helpful and welcoming Worst: commuting is..Read more

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AAA - A*AA Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,130 per year

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£28,130 per year

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