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Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Join the forefront of modern medicine: expand your core chemistry studies with specialist medicinal chemistry skills in this four-year degree with a year abroad.

If you're interested in the drug discovery process and want to work in the pharmaceutical industry, this course is ideal for you.You’ll gain a solid grounding in core chemistry topics as well as specialising in biochemistry and drug design. In the lab, you'll focus on drug synthesis and testing in our dedicated lab space fitted with industry-standard equipment. Along with developing your research and computational abilities, you’ll learn to design your own experiments. In your final year, you can specialise in an area you're interested in through a research project, supervised by one of our leading academics.Your third year will be spent immersed in a different culture on a nine-twelve month placement overseas.


Distinctive Features of the Programme


Join the forefront of modern medicine.

Medicinal chemists develop new therapies and vaccines to prevent and treat infections and disease, supporting people's health worldwide.


Life beyond the lab

As well as the chemistry relevant to drug discovery, you'll study data science, project planning, leadership skills and more to prepare you for your future career.


Year abroad

Broaden your horizons with your third year spent on a placement overseas.


94% employment

94% of our graduates are employed, in further study or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after their course (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21).


Flexible courses

Transfer to the BSc Chemistry or MChem Chemistry (with Year in Industry or Placement Year Abroad options) during your first year (subject to academic achievement).


Excellent career prospects

This course is ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.


Acclaimed researchers involved in course design and teaching

99% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent and we're 12th in the UK for research impact (REF 2021).

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,450per 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

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    24th out of 50 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    135 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    9th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    44th

    1

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