About Medicinal Chemistry With Professional Studies in University of Salford
MChem Medicinal Chemistry is a four-year integrated Masters programme leading to a level 7 qualification. You will gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of medicinal chemistry and carry out two separate research projects in addition to a full training in modern laboratory methods. You can choose from a wide range of specialised optional modules in the fourth year.
Medicinal chemistry incorporates the design, development and monitoring of drugs, which are essential in tackling new and existing diseases. This course integrates the range of subjects required to allow you to become a medicinal chemist. Subjects covered include both core areas of chemistry (organic, physical, inorganic and analytical) and key areas of biochemistry and biology relevant to the discipline.
We pride ourselves on our research and have recently invested extensively in our facilities to ensure that you are able to complete research projects that are exciting and inspiring, contributing useful findings to the field. Examples of research areas that you can explore include: nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial research, natural products, biomarkers, analytical detection of volatiles, mass spectrometry, computational studies, skin modelling, environmental assessment, pollution and remediation, toxicology and much more.
You will:
- Study a range of subjects required to allow you to become a medicinal chemist
- Carry out two separate research projects at levels 6 and 7, preparing you for research and development roles or a PhD after graduation
- All final year taught modules are optional giving you the opportunity to specialise in your preferred area of medicinal chemistry
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
| Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
| Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
| International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
| PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
| Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
| Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
| Degree |
Score |
| Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
| International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
| Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
