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The University of Edinburgh: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Chemistry |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry programme explores the role of biomolecules in life, disease and biotechnology from a chemical perspective.
On this programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of: - the structures, properties, functions, applications and manipulation of biological molecules, from macromolecules to cells
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the chemistry of synthetic molecules; their structures, properties, analysis and synthesis
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the design of exciting new medicines in the laboratory and their function in clinical settings
Topics covered on this programme include: - Concepts in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
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Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
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Advanced Biological Chemistry
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Optional Courses in Chemistry
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Laboratory Techniques and Research Techniques
This programme has a strong practical element and significant continuous assessment. This includes a practical research project, which provides you with invaluable experience of working on a real research project with a medicinal or biological chemistry focus.
With the knowledge and skills acquired on this programme, you will be well-equipped to compete for positions in chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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