Specialise in the design, synthesis and characterisation of small molecule drugs. Undertake an invaluable one year placement in industry. Begin an exciting career in pharmaceutics, biological research or clinical sciences.
Medicinal chemistry covers concepts in the fields of chemistry, pharmacology, chemical synthesis and protein biochemistry. You will study how small molecules are designed, extracted, modified and synthesized to generate therapeutics. You will also explore how these molecules interact with their targets within the cell.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F150
Institution code:
S84
Campus Name:
City Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award) which must include Chemistry. Please note we do not accept General Studies AS or A Level.
Minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award) which must include Chemistry. Please note we do not accept General Studies AS or A Level.
Must include Chemistry.
Must include Chemistry.
We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
EU
13000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
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Sunderland
SR1 3SD
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