Medicinal chemists are at the forefront of modern medicine, developing new therapies and vaccines to prevent and treat infections and disease. This programme focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, giving you the skills to join this exciting field.
Industry connections
Our research partners range from local and national SMEs to some of the world's largest multinationals.
Exceptional research facilities
Our facilities include the state-of-the-art Cardiff Catalysis Institute, part of our multi-million-pound Translational Research Hub.
Accredited by the RSC
This accreditation demonstrates our course meets the high standards in education set by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
The search for new drugs to combat serious illnesses is an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research. As a medicinal chemist, you can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.
On the course, you will explore the wider context of drug discovery, business and healthcare, as well as developing the knowledge and laboratory skills needed to design drugs. You will also investigate the relationship between medicinal chemists and drug discovery companies with stakeholders such as patients, investors and governments.
There are opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project.
Cardiff University has been an amazing experience for me so far. I got married and moved here, and my husband has studied in the same university, which is how I ended up choosing to study here too. Medicinal Chemistry has always been something I've wanted to study and I was so excited to see that it was being offered this year. The programme has been very involving and interesting and the lecturers have all been brilliant. They've been very supportive and patient and they have always made time to see me when I've needed help. I've made a lot of friends and I've loved every minute of being here.
Where you'll study
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
If you do not have a degree in a relevant area you may still apply but should provide additional evidence to support your application such as a CV and references and will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key chemical topics prior to an offer being made.
Application Deadline
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.
Selection process
We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements. Criminal convictions You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 149 位 | 纽卡斯尔大学Newcastle University | 1年 | 18000英镑/年 |