MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow

This five-year MSci provides training in the main branches of chemistry with a focus on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology for research with biologically active compounds. Teaching comes from chemists researching chemical biology, chemical photonics and energy conversion and storage.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering  |  Department: School of Chemistry  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: integrated masters  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover Chemistry 1, 2X and 2Y plus other subjects in year 1; year 3 is chemistry with medicinal topics such as anticancer compounds, antibiotics, analgesics and antivirals; year 4 is a work placement in another institute or industry; year 5 is a research project with medicinal or pharmacological applications.

Career pathways

Graduate roles listed by the university include analytical chemist, associate scientist, laboratory chemist, quality assurance auditor, teacher and regulatory affairs specialist.

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