BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at Keele University

A professional, modern chemist requires a range of specialist skills, which you will begin to develop in this module. In the laboratory you will learn a range of experimental synthetic and analytical techniques and be trained in how to prepare and run your own samples on UV-vis, IR and NMR spectrometers and process and interpret spectra. There is a focus on transferable employability skills emphasising communication (oral and written), chemical safety, professional note taking, sustainable labor

Why do atoms bond? How can we predict reactivity? How can we measure and observe chemical reactions? This module answers these questions and teaches you core chemical principles, models and vocabulary essential for your understanding of atomic and molecular structure, physicochemical properties, chemical bonding, spectroscopy and reactivity. The learning activities are designed to support your knowledge, understanding, problem-solving and information literacy skills through the effective use of

This module spans the breadth of the chemical sciences and complementary disciplines, exploring the chemical basis of human biology and materials science and developing transferable skills in scientific programming and statistics. Learning activities include focused chemistry case studies and are designed to initiate progress towards Keele's Graduate Attributes with an emphasis on team working, problem-solving and independent research skills, as well as giving you the multi-disciplinary knowledg

Chemistry, as a central science, is critical to the transformations before us from moving from a linear economy to a circular one, combatting environmental degradation, and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. In sustainable chemistry we will take a systems thinking approach to tackle the complexity of these challenges and focus on the role of chemistry in working towards solutions. Assessment will build your skills in evaluating information and presenting scientific knowledge in differ

In this module you will consider the role that the Natural Sciences can play in the resolution of the major challenges facing society. You will have opportunities to apply foundational knowledge and skills, methodological and analytical tools, perspectives to specific problems and societal challenges introduced through the Grand Challenges lecture series. You will also develop information literacy, oral presentation, and academic writing and reading skills, and problem-solving skills that are es

The practical and professional skills you developed at level 4 will be broadened and enhanced in this module. You will study new more advanced lab skills required for the synthesis of molecules. You will collect data and compare it with theoretical models, using advanced functions of Excel and error analysis. Through assessment, you will continue to develop your ability to professionally record, analyse and communicate your findings, and develop further employability and entrepreneurship skills

Your fundamental understanding of core chemical principles developed at level 4 will be further developed in this module, with a deeper exploration of key techniques, principles and quantitative models in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Supported by an interactive teaching style which builds links between fundamental theory and observable phenomena, you will gain an advanced competency in the essential chemical concepts which underpin the modern applications and practices in the rest

In this module you will gain experience with a wide range of modern spectroscopic and analytical techniques, focusing on their use in environmental analysis. These techniques include analytical chromatography, mass spectrometry and multinuclear NMR, which are widely used in commercial analytical laboratories and constitute essential employability skills. You will gain hands-on experience in using some of these techniques in the lab, as well as professional data analysis, interpretation and prese

This module introduces the fundamental basis of medicinal chemistry in a multi-faceted exploration of the chemistry of enzymes. You will develop new understanding in heterocyclic chemistry as both a key component of enzymes and a route to their chemical inhibition, explore the physical chemistry of enzyme catalysis, and discover the coordination chemistry dictating the core function of metalloenzymes. You will perform, quantify and interpret an enzymatic reaction and apply your knowledge to a st

This module explores the interaction of small molecules with biological targets and applies this to the design of drug molecules. Topics are presented with case studies and interactive workshops, building upon the taught material using on-line resources such as the Protein Data Bank and docking software to give real-world examples. The module culminates in a drug design exercise where you work as a team to take a molecule through iterative stages of optimisation in a simulated drug discovery pro

In this module you will learn about the chemistry and structure of solids and how solid-state processes can be manipulated to store, convert and deliver energy in modern batteries and fuel cells. You will gain hands-on experience processing and interpreting X-ray diffraction data in structured workshops, and apply your understanding of solid-state chemistry to research, produce and present a poster detailing the chemical principles and sustainability implications of an aspect of battery or fuel

In a competitive job market, practical skills and understanding workplace dynamics are crucial. This module allows you to gain hands-on experience, enhance your employability skills, and provide valuable insights into the professional world. You will be supported via a range of activities to secure a role and can source your own placement or apply to university-sourced roles. This module has built-in flexibility on when and how you complete your placement around existing demands.

This module develops and brings together theories, concepts and models from physical and inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy to account for experimental observations of inorganic and organic reactions. As well as advanced chemical kinetics, this module will give you a complete, balanced understanding of transition metal chemistry.