Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of GlasgowPostgraduate 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.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.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Chemistry