BSc Chemistry for Drug Discovery

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of drug discovery and development. Students will learn how to design, synthesize, and evaluate small molecules as potential drugs, including their mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The course will cover various aspects of drug discovery, such as target identification, hit discovery, lead optimization, and preclinical and clinical development. Students will also gain practical experience in laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to drug discovery and development.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry or in academia, where they can apply their knowledge of drug discovery and development. The course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to design and optimize small molecules as potential drugs, and to evaluate their efficacy and safety.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University - Leading the Way in Drug Discovery and Development Research

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading institution for drug discovery and development research. The university has a strong reputation for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research, which provides students with a unique opportunity to learn from experts in various fields. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge instrumentation will provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in their studies.

You will learn how to apply scientific knowledge to contemporary challenges and develop your practical skills through a significant amount of laboratory work. This means that you get to spend more time €œdoing science€, making learning more effective and exciting. You will also have the chance to gain further skills as part of our €˜Added Value program and collaborate with biotech companies through the Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab and advisory companies such as FAST Brogdale. This course will help you to further a career in scientific research or in the pharmaceutical industry.

For entry to level 4, candidates require 88-112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent of which 32 UCAS tariff points or equivalent (e.g. A level grade C or BTEC grade Merit) are in a science subject: for example, chemistry, biology, or physics.