Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
|
Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,600
(c. USD30,120.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Every medication that combats infections and treats diseases has chemistry to thank. This program provides a strong foundation in chemistry and its crucial role in pharmaceutical development. The medical and drug industries require professionals with deep chemical knowledge combined with expertise in biochemistry, disease mechanisms, and pharmaceutical behavior. Our Medicinal Chemistry programs offer comprehensive training in all these critical areas. The curriculum encompasses the entire drug development process, from target identification to discovery, optimization, clinical testing, and commercialization.
By pursuing either a BSc or MChem in Medicinal Chemistry, you'll graduate with the qualifications needed for careers in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or biomedical fields. As pharmaceutical chemists, graduates lead in drug creation, design, production, testing, and marketing. With pharmaceuticals being one of the UK's biggest employment sectors, you'll have access to numerous career opportunities in this diverse field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB including Chemistry. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level
EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B
GCSE: Grade B/5 Maths (if Maths or Physics not held at A/AS-level)
Access to HE Diploma (Science): Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 15 credits at Distinction in Chemistry Level 3 modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry you will need to take an entrance exam - please contact Admissions
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points (with grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry)
BTEC Nationals: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with DDD/D*DD, including several Chemistry related modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry you will need to take an entrance exam - please contact Admissions.
Please note: If you are not studying Chemistry at A-level, you will need to take a Chemistry assessment test.
Other national and international qualifications considered.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 80
EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B
GCSE: Grade B/5 Maths (if Maths or Physics not held at A/AS-level)
Access to HE Diploma (Science): Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 15 credits at Distinction in Chemistry Level 3 modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry you will need to take an entrance exam - please contact Admissions
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points (with grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry)
BTEC Nationals: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with DDD/D*DD, including several Chemistry related modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry you will need to take an entrance exam - please contact Admissions.
Please note: If you are not studying Chemistry at A-level, you will need to take a Chemistry assessment test.
Other national and international qualifications considered.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
GBP
22,600