CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
learn how to apply the tools of Chemistry to study biological systems.
develop experience in techniques and instrumentation used in the pharmaceutical industry, e.g. the synthesis, identification and analysis of chemicals and biopharmaceuticals.
Why is this course for me? Tis 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. Tey will be of increasing impor- tance 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 gener- ation 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? Tis is a sample pathway for a degree in Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology. Topics include metabolic biochemistry, reactivity of biomole- cules, principles of pharmacology, chemical biol- ogy of natural products and macromolecules.
First Year Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics • Optional Science modules • Elective modules Second Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology • Mathematics • Optional Science modules • Elective modules Third Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology • Elective modules Fourth Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology • (Includes a research project)
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry & Chem- ical Biology degree will be equipped with the skills to pursue a career in: A Pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals
A Food technology companies CAO Code DN200 CCS
Entry Requirements Irish1, English, Mathematics2, One laboratory science subject3, Two other recognised subjects.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.
Average CAO Points 2010 470 Minimum CAO Points 2010 435
A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.
Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades AAA (A-Level) & a (AS) or equivalent combination
Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades ABB (A-Level) & b (AS) or equivalent combination
Average Intake 380 Length of Programme 4 Years
A model of Paclitaxel, a semi-synthetic drug which is used in cancer chemotherapy. Image by Lukasz Komsta, Medical University of Lublin.
A Cosmetic technology companies A Fine chemical and chemical development A Patenting
Graduates can also pursue a PhD in Ireland or abroad in areas such as chemistry, chemical biol- ogy, or medicinal chemistry.
Rachel
Heath STUDENT
I am a Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology student in UCD. My course is essentially a mixture of chemistry, biochem- istry and pharmacology, which gives a very rounded degree. Tere is a large practical aspect in most of my classes which I
thoroughly enjoy. It ranges from purifying and synthesising chemical compounds, to extract- ing the red colour from tomatoes. I’m a member of the Aikido club and the Philharmonic choir and I’m also involved in the Science society which does great work fundraising for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. On completion of my degree I hope to do a PhD, and then enter the pharmaceutical sector focusing on drug research and design.
www.ucd.ie/myucd/medicinalchemistryandchemicalbiology stefan.oscarson@ucd.ie
+353 1 716 2967
francesca.paradisi@
ucd.ie
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
IT Transfer Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/transfer
1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.
2 Minimum Grade OB3/HD3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
3 Minimum Grade OB3/HD3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Applied Mathematics may be used instead of a Laboratory Science subject.
Other programmes of interest
Chemistry
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
122 112
Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry 123
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 124
125
Further information
facebook.com/UCDScience
Professor Stefan Oscarson Dr Francesca Paradisi UCD School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology Centre for Synthesis & Chemical Biology, Belfield, Dublin 4
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