Bachelor of Science (Biopharmaceutical Chemistry)

Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is the study of biomolecules (such as DNA, proteins and carbohydrates) and their applications as therapeutic medicine. Numerous diseases and medical conditions are caused by the improper function or the absence of a particular biomolecule. For example, some forms of diabetes result from a lack of insulin. The role of the biopharmaceutical chemist is to design and synthesise molecules that can substitute for the missing protein. The replacement molecule is often a modified protein, prepared using chemical and biotechnological methods.

Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is a multidisciplinary subject that combines areas of chemistry and biology. The Biopharmaceutical Chemistry course has a relatively small intake of students and includes ample opportunity for research within projects in years 2 and 4, and a 20-26 week work placement in Year 3.

Subjects in this course are:-

YEAR ONE

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Plus one of the following:

· Mathematical Studies

· Mathematics

· Computer Science

· Applied Mathematics

YEAR TWO

• Chemistry Pathway

• Biochemistry Pathway

• Computers and Chemical Research (project and transferable skills)

• Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology

• Applied Concepts in Pharmacology

YEAR THREE

• Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

• Drug Design and Drug Discovery

• Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Structure

• Experimental Chemistry I and II

• Molecular Biology

• Protein Biochemistry

• Human Molecular Genetics

• Validation in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry

YEAR FOUR

• Analytical and Biophysical Chemistry

• Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry

• Biopharmaceutical Chemistry and Modern Biotechnologies

• Placement Option

· Biopharmaceutical Chemistry dissertation

· Work placement

• On-Campus Option:

· On-campus project

· Elective modules