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F152 MSci/PhaCh
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| Programme description |
| The Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree provides the type of training required to work in the pharmaceutical industry in the discovery and development of new medicines. The emphasis of the degree is on training in synthetic organic chemistry, while also providing a good general foundation in physical and inorganic chemistry. In addition you will receive insights into pharmacology, the way drugs work, physiology, biochemistry and cancer chemotherapy. |
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| Programme outline |
Year 1
Compulsory modules:
- Atomic Molecular and Ionic Structure
- Organic Functional Group Chemistry
- Foundations of Organic Chemistry
- Kinetics and Coordination Chemistry
- Elements of Physical Chemistry
- Basic Biochemistry
- Heredity and Gene Action
- Essential Skills for Chemists
Year 2
Compulsory modules:
- Constructing Organic Molecules
- Transition Metal Chemistry
- Introduction to Drug Action
- Chemistry of Biological Molecules
- Techniques for Chemical Science
- Chemical Pharmacology
- Animal Physiology
- Molecules from First Principles
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
- Advanced Experimental Chemistry
- Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry
- Molecules and Ions at Interfaces
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Topics in Biological Chemistry
- Synthesis of Pharmaceutically Active Molecules
- Biochemistry of Metabolism
- Project Skills for Chemists
Year 4
Compulsory modules:
- Advanced Chemistry Project (3 units)
- Organic Synthesis I – Heterocyclic and Retrosynthetic Chemistry
- Organic synthesis II – Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
Options include:
- Biological and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
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| Assessment |
For all programmes you must undertake 120 credits (normally 8 modules) in each academic year. Each module is assessed from a combination of theory examinations (most make up 75 per cent of the mark) and from coursework (for example practical reports, field course reports, essays, and mini-tests). Final year students undertake a research project worth either 15 or 30 credits; these are assessed by a detailed written report and an oral interview. There are no mid-session exams and the main examination period is April/May, with August for deferred exams and resits. The August exams are useful to help with progression as students need normally 90 (first year) or 180 (second year) credits to progress. A pass in a resit examination is limited to 40 per cent. Theory examinations are normally two hours 30 minutes for first and second years, and three hours for final year papers. For further information regarding assessment for specific modules, please see: www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/admissions/index.shtml
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| Career Opportunities |
| The pharmaceutical industry is currently the largest employer of chemistry graduates in the UK and the combination of chemistry and biology gained in this programme, together with the major grounding received in synthetic organic chemistry, makes graduates ideal for employment in this sector. Other graduates will go on to careers in the petrochemical industry, analytical chemistry, medical sales and marketing, scientific journalism, patent law or finance. |
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| Entry requirements |
Please refer to our detailed entry requirements for the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. |
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| Further information |
Please contact:
School of Biological Chemical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)207 882 3200/ 3014/ 5029
Fax: +44 (0)20 8983 0973
email: sbcs-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk
For further information you can also call the Enquiries Hotline (UK callers only) on Freephone 0800 376 1800. International students should contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office on +44 (0)20 7882 5511 email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk for further information or visit: www.qmul.ac.uk/international
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