Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Mchem (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

If you’re aiming to enter one of the world’s most innovative and fast‑moving industries, our MChem (Hons) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, provides the advanced training and extended research experience that employers increasingly look for. This integrated master’s degree option equips you with the scientific depth, practical expertise and professional confidence needed to thrive in pharmaceutical development and drug discovery. You’ll build a strong foundation in core chemistry before progressing into specialist areas such as drug testing, drug efficacy, computer‑aided drug design and pharmaceutical quality control. Throughout the course, you’ll develop extensive laboratory experience using industry‑standard instrumentation and analytical techniques central to modern medicinal chemistry. A defining feature of the MChem route is the year‑long advanced research project, where you will have the opportunity to design, conduct and present an independent investigation in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry - experience that mirrors real research‑group practice. You can also choose to spend an additional year studying overseas or completing an industry placement, broadening your scientific perspective and gaining valuable hands‑on experience that strengthens your employability. **FEATURES AND BENEFITS*** **Shaped by professional standards:** This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the UK's leading professional body for chemical scientists, which can support your path towards professional recognition, strengthen your CV, and help you stand out to relevant employers.* **Professional study environment:** Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research, giving you access to the same technologies used across chemical and pharmaceutical research.* **Immersive learning:** Our teaching is supported by technological innovations including videos, specialist software and VR simulations to help you to prepare for practicals in advance – building your confidence in using lab equipment and allowing you to practice from home.* **Taught by leading researchers:** Our research activities directly inform our teaching. These focus on alleviating global problems to create a sustainable and healthy future. Research areas include hydrogen fuel cells, biosensors, drug discovery, green chemistry and more.* **Graduate industry-ready:** We have embedded career preparation activities into each year of your course to help you explore options, gain key employability skills, and build your confidence to apply for work experience and your future graduate career.* **Expand your horizons:** You can take the five-year route, spending a year studying overseas in Europe, North America or Australia, or boost your career prospects with an industry placement, gaining valuable experience and developing the practical skills employers look for.

Department of Natural Sciences