This module will introduce the area of medicinal chemistry and the underpinning cellular biology and physiology where it is applied. The course will delve into the chemical aspects of molecular and cellular biology and the processes that allow life to exist, and subsequently discuss the key cellular targets of interest to a medicinal chemist in the drug design process. Key physiological processes and organ systems will also be introduced to further enhance students' knowledge of disease and suitable drug treatments. This material will form the foundations needed to progress onto higher years of medicinal chemistry where modern case studies and the principles of pharmacology will be looked at in greater depth.