Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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This programme offers students the opportunity to follow an integrated course of research and interdisciplinary study. Students gain outstanding training in synthetic organic chemistry and computational docking applied to drug design, together with a breadth of experience in several areas of synthetic methodology and chemical biology.
The programme provides a thorough foundation in drug design, advanced organic synthesis and biological chemistry, together with modules on research techniques and professional development. Students will carry out a substantial research project on organic/medicinal chemistry or chemical biology over a six-month period. Projects will include a substantial computational component for the design and docking of synthetic targets.
Who this course is for
This MSc is aimed at students who wish to gain a detailed understanding of the context of organic chemistry research within the drug discovery setting. It is suitable for chemistry graduates with an interest in the drug discovery process wishing to enhance their research and synthetic skills. It is also suitable for those in industry wishing to expand their research experience. Applicants who have related degrees to chemistry will be considered on an individual basis.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
Recent alumni from our postgraduate Chemistry programmes have taken up PhD positions, or are working in industry (including manufacturing and scientific research, development and analysis), while others have entered teacher training.
Employability
The MSc has been developed in response to the needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for highly qualified students as leaders in the discovery of new medicines. The pharmaceutical sector is a major employer in the UK and high-quality graduates with an understanding of the sector are always in demand.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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