
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci
Course Overview - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci
Take a leading role in solving complex problems in healthcare and medicine with MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Master all aspects of medicinal chemistry and unlock endless career possibilities in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond.
Take the first step in your pharmaceutical career. Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with advanced analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. Continue on a purely scientific path or use your transferable analytical skills in di...
Take a leading role in solving complex problems in healthcare and medicine with MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Master all aspects of medicinal chemistry and unlock endless career possibilities in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond.<br/><br/>Take the first step in your pharmaceutical career. Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with advanced analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. Continue on a purely scientific path or use your transferable analytical skills in diverse career possibilities.<br/><br/>Join the dynamic world of chemistry. During this four-year course, youll gain a high level understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug discovery process. Join one of the Schools internationally-recognised research groups to take on a major research project focused on a particular aspect of medicinal chemistry or drug discovery.<br/><br/>Develop your multidisciplinary, creative problem-solving and communication skills. Learn from international experts who’ll introduce you to the most exciting aspects of modern chemistry, as we tackle challenges in sustainable materials, clean energy and drug discovery.<br/><br/>Experience the pioneering teaching and cutting-edge research that has been offered here for more than 100 years, producing several Nobel Prize-winners along the way. You’ll be ready for a range of careers where highly skilled, practical chemists are in great demand.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
F1M4
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
7,6,6 - 6,6,6 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,A
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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