MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London

Explore the industrial development, production and quality control of new drugs in this specialist chemistry course. Build your appreciation of the chemical sciences and the drug development process in this four-year course. Designed to prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or biomedical research, this course will help you develop an interconnected understanding of core chemistry topics.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 years, 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, Reactivity at Carbon Centres, Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium, Practical Chemistry 1, Medicinal Chemistry 1; Year 2 core modules include Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, Chemistry of Molecular Systems, Macromolecules and Materials, Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis, Practical Chemistry 2; Year 3 core modules include Advanced Chemistry Topics 1, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Medicinal Chemistry, Practical Chemistry 3 for Medicinal Chemistry; Year 4 core modules include From Molecules to Medicine.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include pharmaceuticals, research and development, consultancy, financial services, food and drink, insurance, defence and data science. Typical roles include Scientist, Graduate Consultant, Business Analyst, Medical Writer, Data Analyst, Graduate Sales Representative.

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