Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem
Course Overview - Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem
Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from COVID-19 to MRSA and cancer.
Why Chemistry with Drug Discovery at Strathclyde?
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as fully meeting the educational requirement to become a Chartered Chemist.
• Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement.
• Gain extensive practical laboratory experience.
• Options to study or undertake placement year abroad.
• ...
Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from COVID-19 to MRSA and cancer. <br/><br/>Why Chemistry with Drug Discovery at Strathclyde? <br/>• Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)<br/>• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as fully meeting the educational requirement to become a Chartered Chemist. <br/>• Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement. <br/>• Gain extensive practical laboratory experience. <br/>• Options to study or undertake placement year abroad.<br/>• Our relationships with GSK and AstraZeneca enhance your career prospects. <br/><br/>Your Career <br/>This course maximises your opportunity of employment in the medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical industries. Your skills will also be in demand in other areas. <br/><br/>Recent graduate job roles include: <br/>• Drug discovery <br/>• Chemistry research scientist <br/>• Regulatory affairs executive<br/>• Scientific communication specialist <br/>• Drug sale manager
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F190
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,C
A,B,B,B
(Chemistry B and Maths B) Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades in S5.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Year 1 entry: (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL) Year 2 entry: (Chemistry and Maths at HL)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Chemistry at H2, Maths at H2, Biology at H3
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
Year 2 entry: (Chemistry B and Maths B)
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 1 Entry: relevant HNC, B in Graded Unit Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 2 Entry: relevant HND, BBB in Graded Units Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.
A level
A,B,B
Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B)
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