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Cardiff University: Medicinal Chemistry

Institution Cardiff University
Department School of Chemistry View department profile
Web www.cardiff.ac.uk/chemistry
Email enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)29 2087 4455
Study type Taught

Summary

Medicinal chemistry is an exciting and rapidly developing science concerned with the chemistry underpinning the design, discovery and development of new pharmaceuticals.

The search for new drugs to combat serious illnesses is an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research. As a medicinal chemist, you can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.

On the course, you will explore the wider context of drug discovery, business and healthcare, as well as developing the knowledge and laboratory skills needed to design drugs. You will also investigate the relationship between medicinal chemists and drug discovery companies with stakeholders such as patients, investors and governments.

There are opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project.

Accreditations

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

MSc

Cardiff University
School of Chemistry



About us
From biofuels and clean water to developing new pharmaceuticals, chemistry is vital for tackling society’s most urgent challenges. At Cardiff University’s School of Chemistry, sustainability is high on our agenda, reflected by our landmark research into catalysis for a greener future.

In 2016, we were awarded a rare and prestigious Regius Professorship – the first in Wales - by Her Majesty the Queen, recognising our long track record of exceptionally high quality research and teaching. Professor Graham Hutchings, Director of our Cardiff Catalysis Institute, currently holds the title of Regius Professor. One …

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