Duration and mode of study

One year full-time, or two years part-time.

Start Dates

September each year.

Entry requirements

Normally at least a lower second class honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related discipline. Overseas applicants will, in addition, be required to satisfy an English Language requirement.

Fees

2012/2013

Home/EU: £4,795
International: £14,645

Course aims

The course explores the exciting science at the boundary between biology and chemistry and the ways in which the challenges of the worldwide pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are being addressed. It aims to develop research, synthetic and analytical skills for careers in the global pharmaceutical industry or further research leading to a PhD.

The course has been tailored to meet the demands of graduating chemists who wish to further their training in chemical research or who wish to use this qualification as a route into a PhD programme. The course is designed to match the professional demand for highly-skilled personnel in industry and provides specific training in core areas of chemistry as well as specialised expertise in Biological Chemistry.

Course modules

• Characterisation methods
• Synthetic methods
• Biological chemistry
• Research methodology
• Research project

Teaching and assessment methods

Teaching is through a combination of lectures, workshops, independent work, group and team work, supervised study and directed reading. Assessment is through written exams, marked assignments, assessed problems, oral examination (viva voce), oral presentations and written project reports.

Contact

Professor E Hope 
T: 0116 252 2100
F: 0116 252 3789
pgchem@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/chemistry/