Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry] From University of St Andrews

The BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a four-year course run by the School of Chemistry. During the course, students will develop awareness and appreciation of the latest advances in medicinal chemistry in addition to the fundamentals of the subject. In addition, they will receive a highly transferrable scientific training, which allows many graduates to enter challenging careers in areas not directly related to chemistry.

In the first two years, they will take modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Alongside chemistry with medicinal chemistry, in the first year of their studies, they will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year they will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. 

The knowledge and skills in research and analysis that they gain during the sub-honours years will prepare them to undertake more advanced and specialist modules during their final two (honours) years. These specialist subjects include (but are not limited to):

• physical-organic chemistry
• homogeneous catalysis
• the chemistry of biomolecules
• supramolecular chemistry and molecular recognition.

During their final year, they will also carry out a research project in one of the School’s highly rated research groups on a topic chosen in consultation with staff.