Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

University of Glasgow

This degree programme provides a thorough training in the main branches of chemistry and also concentrates on the study of areas of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology most relevant to carrying out research with medicinal and other biologically active compounds.

You’ll benefit from a lecture course on industrial medicinal chemistry presented by research workers from a pharmaceutical company on topics such as drug/receptor interactions and the design, synthesis, transport and metabolism of important drugs.

We offer employability and professional development training to our Chemistry students in years 1 and 2 of their degrees. Our graduates are employed in research in the pharmaceutical industry, forensic science and related areas. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study or directly into employment in the chemical industry. Recent graduates have been employed by: EDF Energy Quotient Clinical Reckitt Benckiser Sterling Medical Innovation Synergy Outsourcing.