- UCAS course code
- F152
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Chemistry (MChem)
MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F152 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course unit details:
Medicines for major health changes
| Unit code | CHEM20442 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Lectures by staff from the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry and the Department of Chemistry will discuss:
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Chemistry | CHEM10712 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
1. Provide an introduction to key medicinal chemistry concepts, and to major diseases and how they are treated.
Category of outcome 16 lectures; 4 workshops; coursework via group presentations: Each group of 4-5 students will be assigned a drug relevant to one of the topics above. Prepare a presentation of 20 minutes (+5 minutes questions) to cover the therapeutic area (include prevalence), drug discovery, drug structure (include functional groups, stereochemistry, conformation, ionisation/
Students will understand the mechanism of action of several categories of antiviral agents. Students will be able to match a disease with treatment and/or prevention Students with social consciences will appreciate the social responsibility aspects of the module, which maps onto the Social Responsibility section of the 2015 and 2020 agenda. Group Presentation, 20 minutes - 15% Questions on above presentation, 10 minutes - 5% Examination Online (Closed Book) 1.5 hrs - 80% Feedback is given following the workshop verbally. Detailed individual feedback is given following the course test using Smallvoice. This course is only available to students on the BSc/MChem Chemistry with Medicinal programme. Transferable skills and personal qualities
Assessment methods
Method
Weight
Other
80%
Oral assessment/presentation
20%
Feedback methods
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours
Assessment written exam
2
Lectures
19
Practical classes & workshops
2
Independent study hours
Independent study
77
Teaching staff
Staff member
Role
Richard Bryce
Unit coordinator
Additional notes