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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placement - MSci (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    University Park - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Chemistry plays an important role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population. You'll be taught by experts who will feed your curiosity for this exciting subject. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.You will study all the key areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, and gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemistry. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests, such as studying the links between chemistry, physics and biology.


Sustainable chemistry

Green and sustainable chemistry is a key research interest here at the University of Nottingham. We have active research in using chemistry as a tool to tackle global challenges. These challenges include developing benign synthesis for manufacture, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels for power generation and how to develop next-generation materials that impact batteries and solar panels. On this degree, you can study optional modules in green and sustainable chemistry. These modules will give you an understanding of how to make chemical processes more environmentally friendly, and how to use chemistry to tackle environmental challenges.


Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

You will explore the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design. The course is built on core chemistry but also includes modules in physiology and pharmacology. In these modules, you will learn about drug delivery, metabolism and targeting, drug structures and toxicities and cancer agents.


Year in Industry

You will have the opportunity to spend an assessed year in a research laboratory of a chemical company in year three. You will be a paid employee where you will work on a research project. You will develop your skills and gain experience to prepare you for a job in industry when you graduate. In addition, you will complete three distance learning theory modules. Recent destinations for placement students have included: AstraZeneca, BP, Croda, GlaxoSmithKline, Lubrizol and Sygnature.   100% of the students from this course go on to work and/or study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020-21).


Fourth year research project

You can choose from a range of medicinal and biological topics in chemistry for your research project, depending on your interests or career aspirations. You will join one of our research groups to work on your chosen project. You will benefit from the active research and latest insight of these groups, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.


Careers and employability

The University of Nottingham is the third-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2025). A degree in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics or others. You will also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. A significant proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study.


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Tuition fees

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£ 33,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    University Park Campus, University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    28th out of 48 6

    13th out of 47 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    131 58%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    39th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    146 64%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    19th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    34th

    14

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