Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)

<strong>This specialist course has been designed to prepare you for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. Alongside essential chemistry topics, youll study topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.</strong><br/><br/>In your first year, this Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem takes you through the essential topics – giving you the grounding you need to study specialist subjects, like pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.<br/><br/>And because you’re studying at Sheffield, we’ll push you to explore the field’s latest concepts and findings – from environmental and sustainable chemistry, to chemistry in space, supramolecular chemistry and molecular modelling.<br/><br/>Youll learn how to use industry-standard commercial software and even choose to spend your final year on your own biological and medicinal chemistry research project.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/>• Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with a range of organisations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.<br/><br/>