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Cardiff University MSc Medicinal Chemistry
Cardiff University

MSc Medicinal Chemistry

Cardiff, United Kingdom

1 up to 3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

GBP 28,450 / per year *

On-Campus

* for overseas | for home: ยฃ11,700

Key Summary

    About: The MSc Medicinal Chemistry program offers an in-depth understanding of drug design and development, blending organic chemistry principles with medicinal applications. This course emphasizes hands-on laboratory experience and theoretical knowledge, equipping students with essential skills for success in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths including roles as pharmaceutical scientists, medicinal chemists, and drug developers in both academia and industry. Opportunities also exist in regulatory affairs and research and development positions.

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The search for new drugs to combat serious illnesses is an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research. As a medicinal chemist, you can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of millions of people worldwide.

On the course, you will explore the wider context of drug discovery, business and healthcare, as well as develop the knowledge and laboratory skills needed to design drugs. You will also investigate the relationship between medicinal chemists and drug discovery companies with stakeholders such as patients, investors and governments.

There are opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project.

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