B.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry

Entry requirements	Course code
BBB at A-level including Chemistry.	F150, BSc/ MC

 

This 3 year programme leads to an honours level BSc undergraduate qualification in chemistry, and is recognised by both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland.  While providing dedicated subject specific learning it strongly emphasises opportunities to develop generic problem solving and reflective working practices applicable to a range of career paths and patterns of employability.

Many of the elements of the course are in common with the new M.Sci. in Medicinal Chemistry programme, and allow students to swap between the two pathways subject to meeting the appropriate programme requirements. As with all programmes within the School, each year of the degree programmes is comprised of six full modules.

Year 1:  In the first semester, medicinal chemistry students study courses in both chemistry and biological sciences alongside a couple of skills modules equipping students to proceed on their chosen degree programme. In the second semester, students then take three modules covering the main fundamental subject areas; inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Year 2:  Students are required to take six modules of chemistry / biochemistry, with the intention of extending their knowledge of the traditional subject areas, in addition to introducing courses on applied chemistry, spectroscopy and molecular enzymology.  Each of the modules contain both practical and coursework components allowing students to develop, practice and demonstrate a wide range of professional skills.

Year 3:  In addition to advancing the three core subject areas of organic, inorganic and medicinal, students can also select to take a number of applied options introducing opportunities to specialise.  Students have the choice of either taking a double weighted research project directly supervised by a member of staff, or experiencing the full breadth of the subject through taking a series of three extended practicals in each of the core subject areas, making up a double weighted module. Key to both of these options is the demonstration of both subject specific and generic skills to act as a springboard to a successful career at the interface between biology and chemistry.

 

For more details please contact: Dr G. Sheldrake .