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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry MChem (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: FC1R

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry aims to understand biological mechanisms and processes of atoms and molecules. Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions. You will learn how new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in the following fields: chemistry biology nanotechnology You will also understand how these advances are helping to create new generations of innovative therapeutics. The programme provides an understanding of the range of molecules and macromolecules needed to build a living organism, including their: structures properties syntheses (in the lab and in vivo) You will learn how biological molecules work together in networks and pathways or are organised into: macromolecular complexes membranes organelles cells tissues This degree programme provides the framework for understanding this topic, building on a solid foundation in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, from the basics to the cutting-edge of today's research. The programme focuses on the range of analytical and experimental skills necessary to practice the subject. It also provides insight into research through a final-year research project. You may choose to carry out your project in one of the following ways: as a member of a research group at the University of Edinburgh at one of our partner universities overseas in a company or research institute in the UK or abroad

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 36,800per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAA

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry and Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    8th out of 94 1

    6th out of 52

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    208 91%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    56th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    188 82%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    37th

    3

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