Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry – Online Course
What role does chemistry play in healthcare and our ability to diagnose and treat patients?
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in chemistry
no previous knowledge or experience is required.
If you are working in the field of science and would like to practice and improve your science writing skills, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time. If you intend to complete the Discovering Science collection of online courses, it is recommended that you complete Discovering Science: Science Writing before starting this course, however, this course can still be studied independently.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Identify how chemotherapy works in targeting cancer cells and explain the benefits of molecular targeted therapeutics.
Investigate recent developments, and explore potential future developments, in the treatment of cancer.
Identify four main medical imaging techniques and the use of contrast agents.
Develop an awareness of ethical issues related to diagnostic imaging.
