
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Medicinal and biological chemistry is the foundation of modern medicine. The life sciences industry is one of the largest industrial sectors in the UK, where you could use your skills to have a positive effect on health and wellbeing worldwide.
This is a truly multidisciplinary science. While chemistry forms the core of this Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree, you’ll also study biology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology to understand the links between human disease and its prevention and treatment through drug design.
To prepare you for the workplace ...
Medicinal and biological chemistry is the foundation of modern medicine. The life sciences industry is one of the largest industrial sectors in the UK, where you could use your skills to have a positive effect on health and wellbeing worldwide.<br/><br/>This is a truly multidisciplinary science. While chemistry forms the core of this Medicinal and Biological Chemistry degree, you’ll also study biology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology to understand the links between human disease and its prevention and treatment through drug design.<br/><br/>To prepare you for the workplace there’s a significant amount of simulated work-based learning as part of this course, as well as employability and professional development activities. In your final year, for example, you can complete a major project in the workplace or pursue an industry-linked project.<br/><br/>The first year provides an excellent grounding in all three branches of chemistry – inorganic, organic and physical – as well as fundamental biology topics. In your second and final years, you’ll progress to study topics at the interface of chemistry and biology, such as drug design, toxicology, biochemistry and heterocyclic chemistry.<br/><br/>Graduates will be ready for a career as a scientist, researcher or technician in the life sciences, which includes the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. You could also explore opportunities in the chemical industries and other medical-related employment.<br/><br/>You’ll also develop a wide range of transferable skills as part of your studies, including analytical problem solving, team work and communication. As such, graduates from chemistry-based degrees can find employment in alternative disciplines such as teaching, management, law, finance and business.<br/><br/>Our Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science courses are based at Glytaff. Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.<br/><br/>Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FC17
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include Chemistry AND Biology modules
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
to include Chemistry AND Biology modules
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
B,C,C
to include Chemistry AND Biology but to exclude General Studies
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the Science T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
and BC at A Level to include Chemistry AND Biology but to exclude General Studies
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |