Synthesis for Drug Discovery module (BS32043)

An advanced module in organic synthesis with a focus on drug discovery. Covers retrosynthetic analysis, organometallic chemistry, asymmetric synthesis and enabling technologies

Credits

Module code

BS32043

Level

Semester

Semester 2

School

School of Life Sciences

Discipline

DArcy Thompson Unit

This module develops your knowledge of organic synthesis in the context of modern drug discovery. You will study advanced synthetic methodologies used in the pharmaceutical industry and academia, and learn to design novel synthetic routes to complex drug molecules.

Synthesis for Drug Discovery builds your ability to design and plan the synthesis of complex organic compounds relevant to pharmaceutical research. You will study key methodologies including retrosynthetic analysis, organometallic chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, radical chemistry and photocatalysis, and enabling technologies and flow chemistry. The module develops both your theoretical understanding of organic chemistry and your practical ability to apply these concepts to challenges in drug design and delivery.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

Explore advanced methods for organic synthesis and synthesis design theory
Study stereochemistry, asymmetric synthesis, radical chemistry and enabling technologies in drug discovery
Use chemistry databases and digital tools to source and evaluate scientific information

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of advanced synthetic methods to solving practical problems in drug design
Design novel synthetic routes to target drug molecules
Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team