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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
08-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full time
08-SEP-25
4 Years
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry aims to understand biological mechanisms and processes of atoms and molecules. Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions. You will learn how new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in the following fields: * chemistry * biology * nanotechnology You will also understand how these advances are helping to create new generations of innovative therapeutics. The programme provides an understanding of the range of molecules and macromolecules needed to build a living organism, including their: * structures * properties * syntheses (in the lab and in vivo) You will learn how biological molecules work together in networks and pathways or are organised into: * macromolecular complexes * membranes * organelles * cells * tissues This degree programme provides the framework for understanding this topic, building on a solid foundation in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, from the basics to the cutting-edge of today's research.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 - 32 Grades / Points required
AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry and Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Chemistry at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C.
37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chemistry and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 (if not at HL).
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£9,250 per year
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£36,800 per year
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£36,800 per year
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