Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Specialise in the design, synthesis and characterisation of small molecule drugs. Undertake an invaluable one year placement in industry. Begin an exciting career in chemical synthesis and small-molecule drug design.
Career ready
Medicinal chemists are employed in an increasingly wide range of roles in drug development and pharmaceutical companies. Companies that have employed our graduates include pharmaceutical multinationals such as GSK, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
According to Prospects, the typical starting salary for a graduate medicinal chemist is between £22,750 and £33,000. With experience, the salary range for medicinal chemists is between £38,300 and £83,000, and general managers can earn an average salary of £82,000.
Placements
The employability of Sunderland graduates reflects our mix of academic rigour and practical skills. To enhance this mix, we encourage you to apply to undertake a one-year placement between your second and final year.
Placements provide an invaluable opportunity to put your learning into practice and understand the context for your new knowledge. As part of the course you will also make several industry visits.
Transferable skills
This course gives you the opportunity to develop skills which you can use in a range of employment situations including:
Academic study skills: avoiding plagiarism, time management, reading, note taking, referencing, revision analysis, and scientific writing.
Practical skills: laboratory competency, experimental skills and techniques.
Transferable skills: numeracy, analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, self-management and organisation, application of IT, consideration of ethical and safety requirements, critical thinking, personal development planning and reflection.
Meet the students
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My experiences have been amazing, the staff have always been the best at helping and listening.
Darren Gardner
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The University has given me unlimited opportunities and amazing experiences.
Moesha Ezeala
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My experience at the University of Sunderland has been amazing
Sean Ranson
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