Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Chemistry

About this course

The Masters in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry will extend the depth and breadth of your knowledge in all branches of chemistry and with some specialisation in medicinal chemistry, this programme will be suited to the role of a professional chemist capable of conducting research.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Ranked 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020), Chemistry at Glasgow continues to meet student expectations combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.

  • All of our Masters programmes in the School of Chemistry are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

  • The School of Chemistry is a member of ScotCHEM that brings together seven Universities in Scotland. ScotCHEM is committed to excellence and to providing the highest quality postgraduate education and researcher experience.

  • The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

  • You will benefit from our links with industrial scientists, often from pharmaceutical companies, who regularly visit the School of Chemistry to give presentations.

  • You will undertake a research project embedded within one of our internationally-leading research groups, and supplemented by specialist lecture courses.

  • You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, preparing and presenting oral and poster presentations, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences.

  • Our Masters programmes will, therefore, provide an excellent foundation for any kind of career of scientific leadership in academia and industry.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    From September to March, you will attend lectures and tutorials. You will undertake a 12-week research project from June to August, which will provide practical application and consolidation of earlier work and enhance your ability to do independent work and present results effectively.

    Core Courses INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4M (A) PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 5M (HALF) FOR CHEMISTRY & MATHEMATICS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4M MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY 4M FRONTIERS OF CHEMISTRY 3M RESEARCH SKILLS CHEMISTRY SPECIAL TOPICS 4M (A)

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Chemistry