MChem Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry 60 months Undergraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Medicinal chemists have been responsible for many of our modern medicines. Their central contribution to developing new therapeutic agents against microbial infections, cancer and heart disease has helped to significantly increase worldwide life-expectancy. They are experts - with extensive knowledge of molecular design, drug synthesis and the biological function of drugs.



Four-year MChem degrees and five-year MChem (with a Year in Industry) degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to practice Medicinal Chemistry at the highest levels.



Studying for a degree in MChem Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry at Queen‘s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. We support the development of transferable skills such as numeracy, problem-solving, communication and information retrieval, giving students an edge in the employment market. Our graduates are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and have entered careers in a wide variety of fields, including the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry, the forensic services, publishing, marketing, teaching and the financial services. Consultations: We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, Teva, Almac, and Seagate and also have an Industrial Advisory board for the course composed of experienced senior industrial members. Placement Employers: Our past students have also gained work placement with organisations such as Teva (Pharmaceuticals) Almac (Pharmaceuticals) Norbrook (Veterinary pharmaceuticals) Randox (Medical diagnostics) Seagate Boehringer Ingelheim (Pharmaceuticals)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Medicinal chemists have been responsible for many of our modern medicines. Their central contribution to developing new therapeutic agents against microbial infections, cancer and heart disease has helped to significantly increase worldwide life-expectancy. They are experts - with extensive knowledge of molecular design, drug synthesis and the biological function of drugs.



Four-year MChem degrees and five-year MChem (with a Year in Industry) degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to practice Medicinal Chemistry at the highest levels.



Studying for a degree in MChem Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry at Queen‘s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. We support the development of transferable skills such as numeracy, problem-solving, communication and information retrieval, giving students an edge in the employment market. Our graduates are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and have entered careers in a wide variety of fields, including the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry, the forensic services, publishing, marketing, teaching and the financial services. Consultations: We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, Teva, Almac, and Seagate and also have an Industrial Advisory board for the course composed of experienced senior industrial members. Placement Employers: Our past students have also gained work placement with organisations such as Teva (Pharmaceuticals) Almac (Pharmaceuticals) Norbrook (Veterinary pharmaceuticals) Randox (Medical diagnostics) Seagate Boehringer Ingelheim (Pharmaceuticals)

Admission Requirements

85+
1290+
36+
6+
80+
169+
55+

In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.

30 Jun 2025
5 Years
Sep

Domestic
4,855 GBP
International
25,300 GBP

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