Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 2004
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Course ID
200382
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in both theory-focussed workshops and practical based laboratory activities, in addition to technical laboratory skills, focussing on the principles and methods of medicinal, biophysical, bioinorganic and bioorganic chemistry.

  • Biopharmaceutical Foundations
  • Biological Targets And Drug Interactions
  • Drug Design And Optimisation

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of bioinorganic, bioorganic, biophysical and medicinal chemistry to analyse and solve quantitative and conceptual problems
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accurately representing chemical structures, formulae, equations and reaction mechanisms
  • Analyse, interpret and present the results of preparative and measurement-based laboratory experiments conducted using appropriate apparatus, techniques and safe laboratory practices
  • Communicate results of laboratory experiment in written scientific reportsand/or oral presentations

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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