Chemistry with Medicinal Science MChem: University of Southampton

Course overview

MChem in Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences (F1BC) is a degree for you if you are interested in concentrating your studies outside Chemistry, in the area of Medicinal Sciences. This includes units offered by the School of Biological Sciences and special units from within the School of Chemistry.

• Year three is spent in Southampton on advanced chemistry courses and an independent research project
• Possibility of an assessed, external research placement anywhere in the world, July–December of year four
• Shorter research project and choice of advanced chemistry courses in final semester
• A leading skills development programme throughout

Course content

• Fundamentals of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry
• Advanced subject specialisation (eg natural product synthesis, materials chemistry, nanoscience, electrochemistry, medicinal chemistry, laser spectroscopy, environmental chemistry, X-ray crystallography)
• Relevant and topical laboratory teaching
• At least one independent research opportunity
• Possibility of an industrial research placement

Skills training relevant to all potential careers

Entry requirements

• A levels: ABB, including B in chemistry and preferably at least one from biology, mathematics or physics
• IB: 34-32 points, 16 at higher level
• Intake: 85-90
• Average applicants per place: 7

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/