Medicinal and Biological Chemistry MChem

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry is concerned with understanding biological mechanisms and processes at the level of the atoms and molecules involved. <br/><br/>Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions.<br/><br/>You will learn how breakthroughs in the understanding of the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with cross-disciplinary advances in: <br/><br/><br/>* chemistry <br/><br/><br/>* biology <br/><br/><br/>* nanotechnology <br/><br/><br/>In addition, you will understand how these advances are helping to create new generations of innovative therapeutics. <br/><br/>The programme provides an understanding of the diverse range of molecules and macromolecules needed to build a living organism, including their: <br/><br/><br/>* structures <br/><br/><br/>* properties <br/><br/><br/>* syntheses (in the lab and in vivo) <br/><br/><br/>You will learn how biological molecules cooperate in finely-tuned networks and pathways or are organised into: <br/><br/><br/>* macromolecular complexes <br/><br/><br/>* membranes <br/><br/><br/>* organelles <br/><br/><br/>* cells <br/><br/><br/>* tissues <br/><br/><br/>This degree programme provides the intellectual framework for understanding this topic, building upon a solid foundation in chemistry and cell and molecular biology - from the fundamentals to the frontiers of current research. <br/><br/>The programme focuses strongly on the wide range of analytical and experimental skills necessary to practice the subject. It also provides insight into research via a final-year research project working at the cutting edge of the subject. <br/><br/>You may choose to undertake your project: <br/><br/><br/>* as a member of a research group in the University of Edinburgh <br/><br/><br/>Or<br/><br/><br/>* at one of our partner universities overseas <br/><br/><br/>Or<br/><br/><br/>* in a company or research institute in the UK or abroad<br/>