Kingston University London - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)

Kingston University London

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)

Chemistry is a fundamental science that has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives.

The crucial roles that the pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry industries have played in the fight against Covid-19, have also increased public awareness and perception of the challenges being faced, and thus the national strategic importance of these industries.

This integrated masters course places emphasis on research alongside developing your laboratory, practical and professional skills, and a specialism in medicinal chemistry in the final year of the degree.

To provide a base for this advanced learning, the course shares Years 1, 2 and 3 with the Chemistry BSc (Hons) course.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • Kingston's state-of-the-art laboratories include networked computers for each workspace, which are newly refurbished through a £6 million investment.
  • This MChem degree is ideal if you are considering a career as an industrial or medicinal chemist.
  • Two independent research projects, at least one of which will in medicinal chemistry, enable you to develop advanced research skills.

Entry Requirements

  • 112-128 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.

  • A-levels to include minimum grade C in A-level Chemistry and one other science subject (second science can be Biology, Physics or Maths). General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

  • Merit in T Level Science: including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism which must be either in laboratory sciences or metrology sciences.

  • IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

Graduates work in areas such as research, chemistry, product development and engineering, and teaching.

Course Details

Year 1 introduces the fundamental aspects of the subject. Three foundation modules consolidate your existing knowledge and provide a base on which you can develop advanced concepts. You will learn and develop the laboratory and practical techniques needed for the later years of the course. You will also broaden your knowledge through a module that discusses environmental chemistry. A further module of academic and professional skills enables you to enhance transferable skills valued by employers. And 

Year 2 takes a more in-depth look at organic and medicinal chemistry, inorganic and physical chemistry. You will continue to carry out experimental work, developing the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a competent professional. Additional modules, covering experimental and analytical chemistry, will expand your skills for interpreting the results of modern spectroscopic investigations. An optional sandwich year provides an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of how chemistry is applied in an industrial situation.

Year 1

Foundation Organic and Physical Chemistry
Foundation Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry
Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences

Year 2

Inorganic Chemistry
Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical and Experimental Chemistry

Year 3

Core Modules:
Organic and Natural Product Chemistry
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Project
Optional Modules:
Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Science
Drug Development

Year 4

Research Project
Design, Discovery and Development of Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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