Medicinal & Biological Chemistry – (M.Sc.)

The degree consists of advanced lecture courses in:

* Synthetic Organic Chemistry
* Chemical Biology
* Medicinal Chemistry
* Biophysical Chemistry

These are studied concurrently with a predominantly practical based course offering an introduction to research methods.

Students then proceed to a period of full-time research project work, leading to the submission of their Masters dissertation.

Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should have developed a depth of comprehension and critique in the core elements of their subject area, including:

* critical analysis and management of data;
* judging the relationship between theory and methodology;
* assessment of the appropriate methods of data collection/analysis to address the research question;
* assessment of relevance of previous studies;
* critical thinking.

Additionally they will have enhanced their professional/practical skills through:

* experience of research design and management;
* advanced instrumentation or techniques;
* production of scientific reports.

Students will also have the opportunity to develop transferable skills such as:

* written, visual and oral delivery and dissemination of research findings;
* interpersonal and communication skills;
* computing proficiency;
* organisation skills.