Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,240
(c. USD40,497.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This chemistry degree offers comprehensive training across core chemical disciplines while specializing in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology, particularly focusing on research involving biologically active compounds.
The University of Glasgow's chemistry program consistently surpasses student expectations, delivering outstanding teaching within a supportive academic setting. Students gain unique insights through an industrial medicinal chemistry lecture series featuring pharmaceutical researchers, covering drug-receptor dynamics and the development, synthesis, delivery, and metabolism of significant medications. The program holds professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry. An MSci option includes a valuable work placement year (either domestic or international) between the third and final years.
Our alumni pursue careers in pharmaceutical research, forensic science, and related fields, with many continuing to postgraduate studies or entering the chemical industry directly. Notable recent employers include: EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation, and Synergy Outsourcing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at AB/BA.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
ABB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 in Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches), Chemistry and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at AB/BA.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
ABB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 in Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches), Chemistry and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
30,240