Tackle global health issues and make a difference to the world by discovering, developing and reviewing medicines and vaccines. Our accredited Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Integrated Master's will equip you with the advanced research skills, knowledge and laboratory experience to pursue a career in research or progress to further study such as a PhD.**Why choose this course?** - This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry- Gain advanced research skills to pursue a career as a research chemist in either industry or academia- Engage with academics who are at the forefront of research in tackling society's global challenges- Many of our students have had their research published in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals- Use research grade experimental equipment in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL)Chemistry is at the heart of solving all our major global problems, such as the creation of life-saving drugs that are essential to modern medicine. Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Integrated Master's provides excellent preparation for those wanting to pursue a career in scientific research. The programme offers a strong grounding in chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry. You will develop an understanding of the complex biological and chemical problems that are involved in the design and mixture of innovative drugs and you will spend time in your final year working on an independent, medicinal chemistry research project.In your final year of study you will study advanced topics at the cutting-edge of chemistry and medicinal chemistry and develop your research skills by exploring areas including funding, publishing, research integrity and ethics.You will have the opportunity to work on a substantial medicinal chemistry independent research project, where you will work alongside PhD and postdoctoral researchers in contributing to the advancement of chemical science. This may include contributing as co-author to papers in the scientific literature.**About Keele**Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

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