Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placement (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

Chemistry is central to solving the world’s most pressing challenges – from clean energy and climate change to food security and new medicines. 

The Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placement (Hons) programme from the University of Nottingham combines a dynamic chemistry programme with a chemistry industrial placement in year three. This provides you with valuable practical experience and enhances your career prospects. It allows you to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills, and build industry connections.

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry explores the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design. A degree in medicinal and biological chemistry will equip you with the knowledge and skills to explore the molecular foundations of health and disease. From drug design and development to understanding how we can engineer biochemical pathways, this course will place you at the forefront of innovation in pharmaceuticals, chemical biology and biotechnology. 

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers, including pioneers in green chemistry and AI-driven discovery. The curriculum is designed with industry input and student collaboration, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Career opportunities:

The graduates can find roles in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and drink, and energy sectors. This course will develop your skills in practical and theoretical chemistry, data-analysis and problem-solving. These skills are also valuable for careers in finance, education and the media.

Recent graduate destinations include:

• Boots
• Cancer Research
• GlaxoSmithKline
• HSBC
• NHS
• Unilever