Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Prepare for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry with our accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course. Gain fundamental chemistry knowledge and explore topics in biological and medicinal chemistry.

This accredited three-year BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course will give you the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs.

You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your academic tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.

In your first year, you’ll study core chemistry concepts spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. You’ll build a strong foundational knowledge, which will prepare you to progress on to more advanced topics in your second and third year.

You’ll also explore biological and medicinal chemistry as part of core teaching, learning how to use industry standard commercial software. Through in-depth modules, you’ll develop an understanding of structure, function and synthetic approaches in the study and manipulation of biological systems.

You’ll get valuable independent and group research experience through a research project in your third year. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Why study this course?

* Top 20 in the UK for Chemistry - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

* 1st in the Russell Group for learning opportunities, student voice, and assessment and feedback in chemistry - National Student Survey 2025

* Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course - This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

* Opt to spend a full year on an industrial work placement - Test out a career path, build up your CV and grow your network of contacts.