Program Overview

Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology MChem (Hons)

The Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology MChem (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. This four-year program combines advanced modules and research projects focused on drug design and pharmacology, preparing students for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or further study.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four years, with each year building on the previous one to provide a comprehensive education in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.

• Year 1: Core chemistry topics, including structure, bonding, and change, as well as introductory medicinal chemistry and physiology.
• Year 2: Continued study of core chemistry, including reactions, mechanisms, and sustainability principles, with a focus on drug design principles and quantitative skills.
• Year 3: Advanced core topics, including current topics in synthetic design and advanced materials, with a choice of optional modules.
• Year 4: A chemical research project, which accounts for 90 of the 120 credits, with additional modules on advanced synthesis methods and advanced drug discovery.

Modules

The program includes a range of modules, each designed to provide students with a deep understanding of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. These modules include:

• CHEM100: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 1
• CHEM101: Core Chemistry 1A: Structure, Bonding & Change
• CHEM102: Core Chemistry 1B: Reactions, Mechanisms and Sustainability Principles
• CHEM103: Foundations of Chemistry: Mathematics, Physics and Biology Relevant for the Chemical Sciences
• CHEM104: Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and Physiology
• CHEM200: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 2
• CHEM201: Core Chemistry 2A: Thermodynamics, Transition Metals and Synthetic Methods
• CHEM202: Core Chemistry 2B: Spectroscopy and Strategies for Sustainable Synthesis
• CHEM203A: Shaping Future Medicinal Chemists: Drug Design Principles and Quantitative Skills
• CHEM300B: Shaping Future Chemists: Literature Review and Advanced Practical Skills
• CHEM300D: Shaping Future Chemists: Industry, Modelling and Advanced Practical Skills for Medicinal Chemistry
• CHEM301: Core Chemistry 3: Current Topics in Synthetic Design and Advanced Materials
• CHEM302: Further Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM304: Catalysis
• CHEM306: Further Medicinal Chemistry
• CHEM312: Advanced & Future Healthcare Technologies
• CHEM400: Chemical Research Project
• CHEM401: Chemical Research Project: Preparation and Skills Development
• CHEM403: Advanced Synthesis Methods
• CHEM522: Advanced Drug Discovery
• BIOS216: Drug Discovery and Development
• BIOS313: Translational Pharmacology

Assessment

The program uses a range of assessment methods, including traditional exams, group projects, professional skill development, and laboratory-based activities. The assessment strategy is designed to test students' knowledge, understanding, and skills in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology MChem (Hons) program are well-qualified for a range of careers in the pharmaceutical industry, including analytical scientist, research scientist, formulation scientist, and graduate future leader. The program also provides a foundation for further study in specialized or interdisciplinary areas of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.

Accreditation

The program has master accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), recognizing the high quality of the program and its relevance to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include ABB at A level, including two science A levels, with a range of other qualifications also accepted. International students must demonstrate competence in the use of English language, with a range of English language tests accepted.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are Ł9,790 for UK students and Ł32,000 for international students, with a range of scholarships and bursaries available to support students.