Course Structure

Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry

FIRST YEAR - Broad overview and Foundation Training In the first year, students are taught core concepts in physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. They will also be taught the skills in scientific writing and presentation. The aim is to provide the students with a firm foundation of the core subjects and presentation skills.     SECOND YEAR – Further Insight In the second year, students will learn the more comprehensive topics in organic chemistry and be given extensive training in essential synthetic,

purification and spectroscopic techniques. Students will also learn the mechanisms of medicine actions, which include understanding the properties of medicines, interactions with biological targets, pharmacology and toxicology of medicines.

THIRD YEAR – In-Depth Training

In the third year, students will be given training in the analytical instrumentation techniques. They will also learn the current advancement in medicinal chemistry. There are opportunities to work on industry projects on campus as well as through the industry attachment programme. Such attachments include those to local and overseas pharmaceutical and chemical companies as well as research institutes and centres. The projects will allow students to consolidate and integrate the skills and theories learnt during the course by translating them into project deliverables.

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