Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry The University of Manchester

Overview

In addition to core chemistry units you take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry and other Faculties.

MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry programme offered at The University of Manchester is aimed at students with a strong interest in the biological aspects of chemistry. As well as traditional chemistry topics you will take courses that cover biochemistry, medicines and drug discovery, and the major disease areas. 

Some of these courses are taught by academics from the top-rated School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences while others are taught by industrialists from major pharmaceutical companies. For full details of all the courses see below. 

Career opportunities

The Chemistry graduates are skilled in scientific methodology and are numerate, versatile and creative, making them attractive to employers from a range of sectors. Throughout the academic year, our Department runs an extensive programme of employability events to further enhance your employment prospects, most of which are open to all students from all years.

Around half of the graduates get their first job directly using their chemical knowledge; 25% go on to study a further degree; and the remaining 25% opt for diverse careers in a variety of industries. Roles that graduates opt for include:

• Analytical Chemistry;
• Biotechnology
• Science Communication;
• Finance;
• Management;
• Computing;
• IT.

Accreditation

MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as satisfying the academic requirements for admission to Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and the award of CChem (Chartered Chemist) for graduates with a first or second class honours degree.