MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

Program Overview

This four-year MChem degree from the University of Manchester combines a solid foundation in core chemistry with specialized knowledge in medicinal chemistry. Students will delve into biochemistry, medicines, drug discovery, and disease areas while gaining extensive practical experience. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Program Outline

MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (2025 entry) - University of Manchester

Degree Overview:

• **Gain a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry.

• **Take course units that cover biochemistry, medicines and drug discovery, and the major disease areas to complement your core chemistry studies.

• **Gain considerable practical laboratory experience.

• **Study at a university ranked 5th in the UK and 7th in Europe for Chemistry (QS World University Rankings 2023).

• **We're the most targeted university by the UK's leading graduate employers (High Fliers Research 2023).

Other:

• **The program is a 4-year MChem degree.

• **The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

• **The program includes a significant amount of practical laboratory experience.

• **The program is taught by internationally renowned experts in the field.

• **The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

• **The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

• **The program is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 3: Good health and well-being, Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy, Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production, and Goal 13: Climate action.