Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,100
(c. USD30,787.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Medicinal chemists play a crucial role in creating today's pharmaceutical treatments. Their work in designing antimicrobial drugs, cancer therapies, and cardiovascular medications has substantially boosted global life expectancy. These specialists possess deep expertise in molecular structure, pharmaceutical production, and how medications interact with biological systems.
High-achieving students can pursue either a four-year MChem program or a five-year MChem with Industrial Placement, designed for those aiming to excel in Medicinal Chemistry. Exceptional BSc Medicinal Chemistry students have the opportunity to switch to the MChem program until the conclusion of their third year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level requirements
BBB including Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4 or H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and a second Science subject + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 80% with no less than 70% in any module including sufficient relevant modules in Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade C 4 or equivalent in Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.
IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 80 with minimum marks as follows Listening- 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
BBB including Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4 or H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and a second Science subject + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 80% with no less than 70% in any module including sufficient relevant modules in Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade C 4 or equivalent in Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.
IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 80 with minimum marks as follows Listening- 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
23,100