MChemMedicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MChem
Course code	F1BF

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Chemistry - good results in another science subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 169 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..rmacology-mchem/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Within Chemistry, you will take modules that cover the fundamentals of Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry, plus necessary key skills, totalling 90 credits. Four Chemistry modules combine theoretical and practical aspects and one Chemistry module develops Quantitative and General Key Skills. You will spend between three and six hours per week in the Chemistry laboratory and so will receive a comprehensive training in practical aspects of the subject. Instead of optional modules you will be required to take 30 credits of compulsory modules from Biomedical/Biological Sciences covering Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Physiology.

Programme Year Two

You will learn more advanced topics within all the main branches of Chemistry and continue to develop your Quantitative and Key Skills. Practical Chemistry skills will be developed through stand-alone modules and you will have the opportunity to spend between six and nine hours per week in the chemical laboratories. You will also take 22.5 credits of Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry modules that will involve both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

Programme Year Three

In Year Three, you further develop your skills in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry as well as taking 30 credits of Pharmacology modules.

Programme Year Four

The final year of this programme is more focussed on the Chemistry of pharmaceutical synthesis and related Pharmacology than the standard Chemistry MChem Chemistry (F102) programme.

You will take 30 credits of pharmacology modules, the core Organic Chemistry modules and a choice of 15 credits of Chemistry optional modules from level M.

The Chemical Research Project is dominant, accounting for 60 of the 120 credits. Students choose a research project with groups in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry (including medicinal applications of nanotechnology), or in Pharmacology.

Career opportunities

As a Chemistry graduate, in addition to your scientific knowledge you will have a wide range of skills to offer including numeracy, problem solving and IT.

Visits to the Department by leading companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever ensure that you make contact with prospective employers at key stages in your final year. Graduates from Liverpool find employment in many areas, from the pharmaceutical industry to business management. Typical careers of our graduates include assistant analyst, development chemist, research assistant, and site chemist. Chemistry graduates succeed in a wide variety of careers. The skills and knowledge you develop during your degree ensure that you are highly attractive to employers from the chemical industries to financial services and management.