Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology University of Liverpool

Overview

Chemistry graduates are at the heart of science, underpinning some of the world’s most dynamic and exciting industries. Combining the study of chemistry with pharmacology, this MChem qualification makes an ideal foundation for a wide range of career pathways or to study for a PhD.

Key Features

• All programmes have a common chemistry core which provides a good measure of flexibility and choice for you during the first two years. The Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology programme from  University of Liverpool shares this common chemistry core but you devote around 25% of your time to studying pharmacology and biomedical sciences.
• Chemical research is particularly important in year four and involves you conducting a significant project with a strong medicinal chemistry theme as a member of one of the research groups in the department.
• This degree programme has a year abroad option. The year abroad is an incredible new opportunity to spend one academic year at one of our partner universities expanding your academic and cultural horizons. You’ll spend this time abroad in between your second and third years of study and your degree will extend by one year.

Career opportunities:

Visits to the department by leading companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever ensure that you make contact with prospective employers at key stages in your final year. Graduates find employment in many areas, from the pharmaceutical industry to business management.

Typical careers of the graduates include:

• assistant analyst
• development chemist
• research assistant

• site chemist.

Recent employers of the graduates are:

• AstraZeneca
• GlaxoSmithKline
• IOTA Nansolutions Ltd
• Johnson Matthey
• Perstorp Caprolactones
• Shell
• Towers Watson
• Unilever
• United Utilities