BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with AI at Manchester Metropolitan University

Chemistry and artificial intelligence are transforming the way new medicines are discovered. Our BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with AI brings these worlds together, giving you a unique blend of chemical expertise and digital capability that few undergraduate degrees offer. You’ll build a strong foundation in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry while developing the digital skills driving the future of drug discovery.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 years full-time with study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course brings together medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry with the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence, giving you the scientific and digital skills shaping the future of drug discovery. You’ll explore how molecules behave, how medicines are designed and how AI can accelerate the search for new treatments. Year 1 core: Computational Thinking and Coding, AI Fundamentals, Atoms to Molecules, Rates and Reactivity. Year 2 core: Applied AI, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis. Year 3 core: Advanced AI Models and Applications, Research Project, Drug Discovery in Action, Modern Approaches to Chemical Challenges.

Career pathways

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with AI degree will leave with the skills to carve a career in a fast-paced area of chemistry, medicine, and artificial intelligence. By combining chemical expertise with computational techniques, you’ll be ready to contribute to cutting-edge developments in drug discovery, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and chemical research.

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