The Masters in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry will extend your depth and breadth of knowledge in all branches of chemistry, but with some specialisation in medicinal chemistry, suitable for a professional medicinal chemist capable of conducting research.

• You will undertake a research project embedded within one of our internationally-leading research groups, and supplemented by specialist lecture courses.
• You will benefit from our links with industrial scientists, often from pharmaceutical companies, who regularly visit the School of Chemistry to give presentations.
• We are a member of WestCHEM, a dynamic research environment which links the chemistry research schools of the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time

You will attend lectures and take part in lab work. You will undertake a summer research project to provide practical application and consolidation of earlier work and enhance your ability to do independent work and present results effectively.

Core courses

• Inorganic, organic and physical chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Frontiers of chemistry
• Chemistry problems.

Optional courses

• Advanced topics from inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.

Career prospects

Career opportunities in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, from bench work and instrumentation to regulatory affairs, health & safety, and intellectual property/patents. Research-related jobs usually require a PhD, for which this programme provides an ideal preparation.

Normally at least a 2.1 Honours degree in chemistry (or equivalent).

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

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