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Universities United Kingdom University of Bath Courses MChem (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery

MChem (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
at University of Bath

Bath, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,200
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the development of new pharmaceuticals.If you’re interested in the drug discovery process and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the course for you.You’ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry with a focus on the preparation of drugs and medicines, how they work, and the steps involved in the drug discovery process. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure your studies will be relevant for industry. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of the drug design process, and the skills to carry out experimental and computational drug discovery projects.

Course Content
Year 1
- Analytical and spectroscopic techniques
- Biological chemistry and physiology
- Foundations and applications of chemistry
- Medicinal chemistry
- Year 1 laboratory
Year 2
- Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy
- Fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Major therapeutic areas
- Year 2 laboratory
Year 3
- Advanced chemistry 1
- Advanced practical skills
- Problems and solutions in modern chemistry B
- Project and literature review
- Synthesis, development and design of pharmaceuticals
Year 4
- 21st century research challenges B
- Advanced chemistry 2
- Future of drug discovery B
- Masters research project A
Entry Requirement
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Typical offers for this course depend on the amount of science and mathematics you have studied before you join it. You will always need a strong performance in Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject as part of your entry qualifications. If you have studied additional science or mathematics subjects the grades we require may be lower, as detailed in the relevant entry requirements section.

Science and mathematics subjects we accept include:
- Biology or Human Biology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Food Science or Food Technology
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics or Further Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
- An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.
- Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.
- These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.
- A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
English language requirements
- Category C
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
- IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees per Year

£26,200
Career Prospect
A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You could go on to work in chemistry specific areas but would also be well-suited to roles in education, scientific publishing, administration, banking and finance, or further study such as a PhD or PGCE.

Cost Of Studying At University of Bath

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MChem (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery at University of Bath