Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry - Mchem (Hons)

This specialist course has been designed to prepare you for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. As well as essential chemistry topics, you'll study topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design, and spend most of your final year working on your own biological and medicinal chemistry research project.The best route into a scientific research career in the ever-expanding healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors – this is the degree for a 21st century chemist.In your first year, this Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem takes you through the essential topics – giving you the grounding you need to study specialist subjects, like pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.And because you’re studying at Sheffield, we’ll push you to explore the field’s latest concepts and findings – from environmental and sustainable chemistry, to advanced materials, nanotechnology and astrochemistry.You'll learn how to use industry standard commercial software and even choose to spend your final year on your own biological and medicinal chemistry research project.This combination of leading-edge content and skills essential to the chemistry industry means you’ll finish your degree ready to step right into a graduate position.Why study this course- Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).- Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with a range of organisations.- Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.