MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of East Anglia

You’ll gain advanced academic knowledge and skills that you need to become a medicinal chemist. UEA is part of the Norwich Research Park, a major bioscience and innovation hub, making it a highly desirable place for medicinal chemistry teaching and future employment opportunities. Employability: Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the job market.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year in industry  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (year in industry available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This UEA Medicinal Chemistry degree will build on your existing knowledge and give you a detailed understanding of different aspects of medicinal chemistry across a broad range of specialisms. Compulsory modules by year: Year 3: Organic Compounds: Synthesis and Properties, Topics in Organic Chemistry, Protein Structure, Chemistry and Engineering, Extended Skills and Mini-project Laboratory. Year 4: Research Project (mchem), Advanced Topics in Chemistry.

Career pathways

With a MChem in Medicinal Chemistry, you could launch a career in: Medicinal chemist in the pharmaceutical industry Biochemist in the pharmaceutical industry Synthetic organic chemist in the pharmaceutical industry or Contract Research Organisation Healthcare Scientist Process and sustainability chemist

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