Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Our accredited Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry programme will equip you with a solid grounding in the core areas of chemistry, exploring the complex biological and chemical problems involved in the design and synthesis of new clinical drugs. From applying key concepts in our sector-leading laboratories to practical and professional development, you will develop a toolkit of skills including drug design and chemical synthesis, allowing you to pursue a career in biomedical research or the pharmaceutical industry.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?** <br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, our programme is relevant and valued by industry<br/><br/><br/>- Gain hands-on access to specialist computational tools and research-grade instrumentation in our sector-leading laboratories<br/><br/><br/>- Our practical and professional employability modules will prepare you for professional roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how chemistry intersects with biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, and environmental science to address complex problems<br/><br/><br/>- Our authentic assessments replicate the type of tasks required in the medicinal chemistry workplace<br/><br/><br/>Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc applies a strong grounding in chemistry towards the medicinal chemistry principles required to solve problems at the interfaces of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology. Threading sustainability and industrial chemistry through traditional chemical principles and theories, you will explore the pivotal roles chemistry and medicinal chemistry play in addressing global, economic and environmental challenges.<br/><br/>Designed to provide you with the specialist skills you will need as a professional, modern chemist, our chemistry courses have practical and professional development modules embedded throughout our curriculum. From hands-on experience using specialist computational tools and research-grade instrumentation in our sector-leading laboratory facilities, to dedicated career-focused sessions and authentic assessments, we will provide you with the knowledge, tools and connections to develop a strong foundation for your future career.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.