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的工作的教学水平，将您的研究重点更多地放在化学的有机元素上。您有机会申请在国外度过时间，通常是额外的一学年。该大学与世界各地的大学建立了300多个合作伙伴关系，
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.<br><br>Studying a medicinal chemistry degree 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. Practical work features heavily in this course. As such, youll 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.<br><br>Work placement- Optional<br>Study abroad- Optional