Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Medicinal Chemistry

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Medicinal Chemistry is one of the most rapidly developing areas within the discipline of Chemistry. It is the study of the design, synthesis, biochemical effects, regulatory and ethical aspects of drugs for the treatment of disease.

Core courses in Chemistry, alongside Biology and Pharmacology, provide a strong foundation in the chemical techniques required to work in this exciting field.

If you want to be at the forefront of designing and discovering new compounds that are suitable for use as new drugs, and to learn about how a substance operates in the body and its suitability for use as a drug – Medicinal Chemistry is for you.

BGlobalSt/BSc - Bachelor of Global Studies / Bachelor of Science Conjoint

Graduates of Medicinal Chemistry find employment in a wide range of institutions such as biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, local and national government agencies, private research institutions and Crown Research Institutes.

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Stage I Compulsory Course, and
15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
30 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage II Elective Course, and
30 points from Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage III Elective Course

Stage I Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 190 - Chemistry for Medical and Life Sciences (15 points)

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 106 - Molecules of Life (15 points)

BIOSCI 107 - Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes (15 points)

MEDSCI 142 - Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 253 - Making Molecules: Synthesis and Isolation (15 points)

CHEM 290 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (15 points)

Stage II Elective Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 201 - Cellular and Molecular Biology (15 points)

BIOSCI 203 - Biochemistry (15 points)

MEDSCI 204 - Pharmacology and Toxicology (15 points)

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

CHEM 390 - Medicinal Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 392 - Issues in Drug Design and Development (15 points)

Stage III Elective Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 350 - Molecular Bioscience (15 points)

BIOSCI 356 - Developmental Biology and Cancer (15 points)

CHEM 330 - Contemporary Organic Chemistry (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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