BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,700 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Including Foundation Year)

About

If you dont meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree, you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the Chemistry degree. Youll study introductory modules relevant to the degree whilst developing key skills for academic study. Medicinal and biological chemistry is the foundation of modern medicine. The life sciences industry is one of the largest industrial sectors in the UK, where you could use your skills to have a positive eï¬€ect on health and wellbeing worldwide. This is a truly multidisciplinary science. While chemistry forms the core of this Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree, youll also study biology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology to understand the links between human disease and its prevention and treatment through drug design. To prepare you for the workplace theres a significant amount of simulated work-based learning as part of this course, as well as employability and professional development activities. In your final year, for example, you can complete a major project in the workplace or pursue an industry-linked project.

Foundation Year: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Degree

Foundation Biology
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Key Skills and Professional Development
Foundation Chemistry
Physical Science
Scientific Data Literacy

The first year provides an excellent grounding in all three branches of chemistry inorganic, organic and physical as well as fundamental biology topics. In your second and final years, youll progress to study topics at the interface of chemistry and biology, such as drug design, toxicology, biochemistry and heterocyclic chemistry.

Year One: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Degree

Organic Chemistry - 20 credits
Physical Chemistry - 20 credits
Inorganic Chemistry - 20 credits
Biological Chemistry - 20 credits
Biomedical Research Skills - 20 credits
Micro-organisms and the Dynamic Cell - 20 credits

Year Two: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Degree

Synthetic Organic Chemistry - 20 credits
Heterocyclic chemistry and an Introduction to Drug Design - 20 credits
Bio-inorganic Chemistry - 20 credits
Metabolism and Biochemistry - 20 credits
Pharmacology - 20 credits
Analytical Techniques - 20 credits

Year Three: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Degree

Toxicology - 20 credits
Advanced Organic Chemistry - 20 credits
Advanced Pharmacology - 20 credits
Topics in Medicinal Chemistry - 20 credits
Professional Practice, Employability and project - 40 credits

Teaching

A blended learning and teaching approach is utilised to provide the students with subject specific and key skills. Typically all chemistry modules consist of a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical laboratory sessions.

Students are provided with numerous learning activities including written coursework, project work, group work, practicals (with group sizes tailored to the activity); problem solving sessions, selfÂstudy assignments, oral and poster presentations. independent study, work related learning, on-line self assessments etc. Student will receive around 15 contact hours per week and will be expected to conduct at least one hour of individual study for every one hour of contact.

Teaching staff draw on research interests and scholarly activity, including conferences, to enhance lectures, laboratory work and develop final year projects. In general, final year projects are often of an applied science nature or involve the use of a range of synthetic techniques and analytical instrumentation in line with individual teaching staff research interests.

See our current research.

Assessment

Assessment is by examinations; in class tests; online pre-laboratory assessments; laboratory/practical reports and skills; oral presentations; themed portfolios of work; attendance at specific events; essays and dissertations; computer assignments; project work (including planning, conducting, documenting and reporting); and overall monitoring of safe practice in the laboratory.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

EE to include a relevant Science subject but to exclude General Studies

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from Higher Levels to include Science or Maths.

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Additional Requirements

GCSE: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree, we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit our Pathway website.

English Requirements
In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Career

Graduates will be ready for a career as a scientist, researcher or technician in the life sciences, which includes the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. You could also explore opportunities in the chemical industries and other medical-related employment. Youll also develop a wide range of transferable skills as part of your studies, including analytical problem solving, team work and communication. As such, graduates from chemistry-based degrees can find employment in alternative disciplines such as teaching, management, law, finance and business.