Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Applicants should have at least a UK 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent if outside the UK in chemistry or a closely related discipline.
The degree consists of advanced lecture courses in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry. These are studied concurrently with a predominantly practicalbased 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, and critical thinking. Additionally they will have enhanced their professional/practical skills through experience of research design and management, advanced instrumentation or techniques and 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 and organisation skills.
How You Will Be Taught
Lectures are given by leading researchers in the area of medicinal and biological chemistry. The lecture courses are supported by tutorial sessions and assessed by examination in May. The Introduction to Research Methods course includes three, six-week mini-research projects performed in small teams, covering a range of skills and specialist techniques related to medicinal and biological chemistry, together with a literature survey and written report defining the scope of the subsequent individual research project work