Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Programme Short Name:	BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN200 CCS CAO Points Range 2015: 510 - 625 Length of Course: 4 Years DN200 Places: 402 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics (Min OB3/HD3), one laboratory science subject or Applied Mathematics or Geography (Min OB3/HD3). Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	This degree is ideal for students who have an interest in chemistry and its applications in biology. Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology are fields populated by chemists who have a good understanding of biology at the molecular level. They’ll be of increasing importance for decades to come to address existing and emerging healthcare problems, e.g. cancer, AIDS, TB and avian flu. Chemical biologists and medicinal chemists will develop the next generation of medicines to solve such problems, and will have an impact across a wide range of areas, including the development of environmentally friendly approaches to process chemistry.
What will I study?	This is a sample pathway for a degree in Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology. Topics include metabolic biochemistry, reactivity of biomolecules, principles of pharmacology, chemical biology of natural products and macromolecules. First Year Chemistry Mathematics Biology Optional Science modules Elective modules Second Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology + 1 Other Science Subject Elective modules Third Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology Elective modules Fourth Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (includes a research project) All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include lectures, practicals and tutorials. Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities. For detailed information on subject content click the relevant link below: First Year Second Year Third & Fourth Year
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology degree will be equipped with the skills to pursue a career in: Pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals Food technology companies Cosmetic technology companies Fine chemical and chemical development Patenting Graduates can also pursue a PhD in Ireland or abroad in areas such as chemistry, chemical biology, or medicinal chemistry.
Student Profile	“I always had an interest in Science and the fact that you get to make drugs in a laboratory is also something which I found fascinating. Chemistry was the only science subject which I studied before entering University. I chose Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology because I wanted to learn about drug discovery, the different synthetic methods you can use and the reactions and effects the drug has. Being a student at UCD is really enjoyable. I am on the committee for An Cumann Gaelach as well as UCD Volunteers Overseas. I was also lucky to get the opportunity to travel to Tanzania in July with UCD Volunteer Overseas. I will be teaching computers having been to Haiti last year doing construction work and teaching children.” Jamie Flannery
Related Programs:	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry
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Contact Information:	Prof Stefan Oscarson & Dr Francesca Paradisi UCD School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology UCD Centre for Synthesis & Chemical Biology Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 2967 Email: stefan.oscarson@ucd.ie / francesca.paradisi@ucd.ie