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Our program focuses on hands-on lab training and career-ready skills, providing a thorough exploration of this dynamic discipline. Discover how pharmaceutical compounds progress from initial leads to optimized drugs, including their mechanisms and pharmacological effects. The curriculum covers drug development from clinical trials to production, with core instruction in synthetic organic chemistry supplemented by physical, inorganic chemistry, and spectroscopy. Additional studies include pharmacology, biochemistry, and cancer treatments. Your final year features an independent research project, available in lab-based or literature-review formats.
Beyond preparing graduates for the thriving UK pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, our alumni are sought after in business and finance for their analytical and data expertise. Opt for our Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci to pursue an additional year of specialized research and advanced coursework – ideal for those targeting research careers in academia or industry.
Expand your horizons through our international study options – choose either the BSc or MSci with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary maintains global partnerships across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia (program-specific affiliations apply).