
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc
Course Overview - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc
Our BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery course is aimed at students interested in the pharmaceutical industry and develops multidisciplinary and problem-solving skills, whilst instilling a comprehensive understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug-discovery process.
Our broad outlook on the subject offers you the chance to play your part in solving some of the century’s most complex problems in healthcare and medicine, graduating with strong analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. Yo...
Our BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery course is aimed at students interested in the pharmaceutical industry and develops multidisciplinary and problem-solving skills, whilst instilling a comprehensive understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug-discovery process. <br/><br/>Our broad outlook on the subject offers you the chance to play your part in solving some of the century’s most complex problems in healthcare and medicine, graduating with strong analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. You’ll also learn about the latest developments in cutting-edge research, equipping you to take the first step on your career path or the next step in your studies.<br/><br/>You can experience the pioneering teaching and research offered here for more than 100 years, producing several Nobel Prize-winners along the way. Coupled with the use of some of the best facilities in the country we are regularly placed among the top chemistry departments in UK for student satisfaction.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F1M3
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,6-6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications
A level
A,A,A
A,A,B
Offer will depend on subject combination. A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade B. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |