Overview
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.
Accreditations- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Programme Structure
For programme structure please visit our website:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/medicinal-chemistry-msc
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Human Medicine View 930 other Masters in Human Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
For entry requirements please visit our website:
Full time - https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/medicinal-chemistry-msc
Part time - https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/medicinal-chemistry-msc-part-time
Tuition Fee
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International
23450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23450 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cardiff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
If you’re a home-fee paying student, you can apply for a £3,000 Master’s Excellence Scholarship from Cardiff University to help cover the cost of this programme.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.