University of Liverpool

Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology with a Year Abroad

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Passionate about medicinal chemistry and pharmacology? Our MChem Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology programme offers advanced modules and research projects focused on drug design and pharmacology. You can specialise in key areas within medicinal chemistry and pharmacology and spend a year abroad studying and experiencing new cultures.

This is ideal preparation for a PhD, research career, or expanding your scientific curiosity. Study Medicinal Chemistry at Liverpool and learn in a culture of research excellence. Medicinal chemistry is a great choice for those with a keen interest in medicinal chemistry, digital chemistry, analytical chemistry and sustainability, alongside traditional areas of organic, inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry.

The MChem degree in Chemistry equips graduates for a range of career opportunities in academic or industrial research, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and other fields requiring strong scientific and numerate skills. The programme also provides a foundation for further study in specialized or interdisciplinary areas of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. The programme offers a mix of interactive teaching, and practical work in our award-winning undergraduate laboratories, ensuring students develop advanced research skills, professional competencies, and a broad understanding of chemistry’s real-world applications Year 3 will be spent overseas, learning at an approved placement at a partner institution allowing for you to immerse yourself and develop in a new culture.

During year 4, you’ll work with academics to delve into the research literature, an important aspect for all research chemists, or take an opportunity for wider research experiences through summer internships or local industry. In year 5, students will gain hands-on experience through final year project (3/4 of the year) with leading academics in the field of medicinal chemistry and are exposed to cutting-edge research and global perspectives. The a

Key highlights

  • Advanced modules and research projects focused on drug design and pharmacology
  • Third year spent studying overseas at an approved partner institution
  • Practical work in award-winning undergraduate laboratories
  • Option of summer internships or local industry experience in year 4
  • Final-year research project with leading medicinal chemistry academics
  • Ideal preparation for a PhD or research career

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including two science
  • A-level: BBB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in relevant diploma; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Medicinal chemist
  • Research chemist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Pharmaceutical research scientist
  • PhD researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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