**Medicinal chemists are at the forefront of modern medicine, developing new therapies to prevent and treat infections and disease.**
This accredited, three-year course focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, giving you the skills to join this exciting field.
You’ll gain a solid grounding in core chemistry topics as well as specialising in biochemistry, microbiology and drug design.
Your laboratory experience will focus on drug synthesis and testing, developing your research, mathematical and computational skills. You’ll also learn about leadershi...
**Medicinal chemists are at the forefront of modern medicine, developing new therapies to prevent and treat infections and disease.** <br/><br/>This accredited, three-year course focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, giving you the skills to join this exciting field.<br/><br/>You’ll gain a solid grounding in core chemistry topics as well as specialising in biochemistry, microbiology and drug design.<br/><br/>Your laboratory experience will focus on drug synthesis and testing, developing your research, mathematical and computational skills. You’ll also learn about leadership, management and project planning.<br/><br/>In the third and final year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in an area of your interest through a research project, supervised by an expert in the field.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F150
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,B A,B,B Must include Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study. UCAS TariffInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 34 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDM Accepted subjects: Applied Science. GCSE/National 4/National 5You must have or be working towards English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (if you require a Tier 4 visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements) and GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent qu Extended ProjectA For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements. T LevelAcceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |