没有药物化学家，我们所知道的生活将是不可能的。现代药物可以缓解疼痛，治愈细菌感染并抵抗病毒和癌症。如果没有可供使用的药物库，医生将无法治愈许多常见疾病。药物化学家的能力对全世界数百万人的健康和福祉产生积极影响，这激发了我们许多学生学习此课程的动力。该课程的结构与我们的化学课程有很多共同之处，但是您将通过增加有关药物合成，药理学和药物如何在生物系统中工作的教学水平，将您的研究更多地集中在化学的有机元素上。本课程为您提供第三年在工业界工作或在国外大学学习的机会，这两者都可提供宝贵的经验并有助于您的个人发展。<
Medicinal chemistry has had a monumental impact on the landscape of society today. It’s the hundreds of years of research and development undergone by medicinal chemists all over the world which have revolutionised modern medicines, creating innovations in everything from pain relief to cancer treatments. Without these ongoing discoveries, our world would be a very different place — and it’s no surprise why the field of medicinal chemistry is highly sought after across a variety of industries worldwide.Studying medicinal chemistry at Leeds will enable you to delve into the fundamental concepts and new practices used by modern chemists, taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. This will give you the key knowledge and experience you need to begin your career in this highly valued profession and make a real impact across the globe.Here at Leeds, this accredited course will provide you with widely transferable skills in areas like teamwork and data analysis and the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the University.Practical work features heavily in this course. As such, you’ll have access to a range of facilities right here on campus including specialist teaching laboratories and research facilities with the latest equipment for synthetic, physical and analytical chemistry to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into your professional career.Why study at Leeds:This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).Our School’s globally-renowned research feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking in areas like sustainable and digital chemistry, materials chemistry and atmospheric chemistry to drug design.Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of chemistry disciplines.Access specialist facilities throughout your degree, including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — major organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever and AkzoNobel.Contribute to the community by undertaking community projects or a teaching placement in a local school.Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.Our highly flexible chemistry programmes enable you to transfer to other chemistry courses at the end of your first year.Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society ChemSoc where you can meet more of your peers, enjoy social events, join the football or netball team and attend careers events.Related coursesWant to give your CV that competitive edge Take a look at our degrees that include an industrial placement or study abroad year, giving you the opportunity to build key professional and personal skills that could set you apart in the jobs market when you graduate. Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem, BScMedicinal Chemistry with Study Abroad MChem, BScJoin our online taster course Discover the vital role chemistry plays in the development of new cancer medications and treatments. Join today on Futurelearn. Benefits of an integrated Masters Learn more about what an integrated Masters is and how it can benefit your studies and boost your career. AccreditationRoyal Society of ChemistryAccreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and provides access to qualified membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry.