Chemistry and Medicine are closely entwined: you cannot study medicine without examining the chemical makeup of both medical treatments and biological organisms, and anybody wishing to learn more about Chemistry will benefit enormously from exploring the medical sciences.

Focusing on each discipline individually whilst also investigating the many links between the two, the Reach Cambridge Chemistry & Medical Sciences course is perfect for anybody who is interested in University study in these subjects, or in pursuing through their career.

The course incorporates a wide range of topics from organic chemistry to pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology. It is taught by leading researchers in the field, including a variety of guest lecturers who will introduce students to their own specialisms. Tutors will consolidate this learning with group sessions to guide students through concepts and challenge them to think beyond the areas of chemistry and biology covered in school.

The program will also include interdisciplinary sessions with our biotechnology program as a way of setting chemistry within a broader academic context. In particular the real world application of chemistry will be explored through its connection to medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, making this course of particular interest for those considering a future in the sciences or medicine.

The course will also involve exciting practical experiments in university laboratories which will give students the opportunity to put theory into practice.