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Our Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc degree offers the opportunity to study chemistry as a major subject along with subjects allied to the pharmaceutical industries.

This exciting course will allow you to develop technical and transferable skills and competencies in a range of specialist areas. For instance in Year 1 of the degree you will develop a sound understanding of the core chemistry principles, while in Year 2 you will deepen your knowledge of the drug discovery process with an emphasis on topics relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. In Year 3, you can specialise further in medicinal chemistry and molecular modelling. You will also undertake a research project in medicinal or synthetic chemistry.

A typical week involves a minimum of 12 hours' contact time with academic staff in a variety of forms including lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops or practicals. You will conduct practicals and projects in one of the largest and most advanced science teaching facilities in Europe.

Our Learning Centre has many areas for group or independent study with Wi-Fi and computer facilities, as well as a café where you can take a break and relax with friends over a coffee. We've also invested in additional interactive, digital laboratory resources, which will help you prepare for practical classes and written practical reports.

There is also the opportunity to become a member of the Life Sciences society, which in turn can provide you with the opportunity to attend several social and professional events. This welcoming society will help you build the skills you'll need for a career within life sciences and provides support to help make life sciences fun and enjoyable to study.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• at least a minimum of grades BCC with CC expected in Chemistry and Biology (or a minimum of 104 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits) but must also meet the science entry requirements described above. You should take level 3 qualifications in Chemistry and Biology in addition to your Advanced Diploma.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or grade 4) or above (or equivalent)

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Sciences (including foundation year) BSc (Hons).

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

The way you're assessed will vary depending on the module. Examples of assessment methods include coursework, such as problem solving exercises, written assignments, practical reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as poster presentations or oral examinations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests.

The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. We aim to ensure that lecturers return in-course assessments promptly – usually within 10 working days after the submission date.