
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placement Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placement Msci (Hon)
Chemistry plays an important role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population.
Youll be taught by experts who will feed your curiosity for this exciting subject. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.
You will study all the key areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, and gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemi...
Chemistry plays an important role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population. <br/><br/>Youll be taught by experts who will feed your curiosity for this exciting subject. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.<br/><br/>You will study all the key areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, and gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemistry. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests, such as studying the links between chemistry, physics and biology. <br/><br/><strong>Sustainable chemistry</strong> <br/><br/>Green and sustainable chemistry is a key research interest here at the University of Nottingham. We have active research in using chemistry as a tool to tackle global challenges. These challenges include developing benign synthesis for manufacture, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels for power generation and how to develop next-generation materials that impact batteries and solar panels. On this degree, you can study optional modules in green and sustainable chemistry. These modules will give you an understanding of how to make chemical processes more environmentally friendly, and how to use chemistry to tackle environmental challenges. <br/><br/><strong>Medicinal and Biological Chemistry</strong><br/><br/>You will explore the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design. The course is built on core chemistry but also includes modules in physiology and pharmacology. In these modules, you will learn about drug delivery, metabolism and targeting, drug structures and toxicities and cancer agents. <br/><br/><strong>Year in Industry</strong><br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to spend an assessed year in a research laboratory of a chemical company in year three. You will be a paid employee where you will work on a research project. You will develop your skills and gain experience to prepare you for a job in industry when you graduate. In addition, you will complete three distance learning theory modules. <br/><br/>Recent destinations for placement students have included: AstraZeneca, BP, Croda, GlaxoSmithKline, Lubrizol and Sygnature. <br/><br/>100% of the students from this course go on to work and/or study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020-21).<br/><br/><strong>Fourth year research project</strong> <br/><br/>You can choose from a range of medicinal and biological topics in chemistry for your research project, depending on your interests or career aspirations. You will join one of our research groups to work on your chosen project. You will benefit from the active research and latest insight of these groups, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.<br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong> <br/><br/>The University of Nottingham is the third-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers (High Fliers Graduate Market in 2025). A degree in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics or others. You will also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. A significant proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study. <br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>* This course is accredited by the RSC. It fulfils the academic requirements for Chartered Chem (CChem). <br/><br/><br/>* Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you <br/><br/><br/>* Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities <br/><br/><br/>* Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees <br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from small-group tutorials that support your learning <br/><br/><br/>* Industry experience - You will have the opportunity to work as a paid employee of a major chemical company. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CF71
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient chemistry has been studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
32
including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD Applied Science case by case
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
From: AA + AAABB from Highers To: AA + AABBB from Highers
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M1
D3,M1,M2
including Chemistry at grade D3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
In combination with 2 x A-Levels grades AA including Chemistry
A level
A,A,A
A,A,B
including Chemistry at grade A. A Pass in the practical element is required for this qualification.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.
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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 |
EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |