BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year and professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Our BSc and MChem programs, which hold professional accreditation, provide comprehensive training in medicinal chemistry while fostering independent discovery. You'll learn from research-focused faculty members and leverage our extensive industry connections to develop the skills needed to implement your ideas. The curriculum includes specialized modules offered by our School of Biosciences and Medicine. With one of the nation's most favorable faculty-to-student ratios, our chemistry programs ensure exceptional guidance, equipping you for careers in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors. Students can also participate in our distinguished Professional Training placements, gaining valuable work experience with top UK and international organizations.

The curriculum emphasizes both foundational and medicinal chemistry, incorporating subjects like physiology, pharmacology, and cellular biology. Surrey's strong partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms enable optional Professional Training or Industrial Research placements. You may enroll in either the BSc or MChem track - the latter extends the BSc with a master's year and includes an industry research placement before concluding with advanced master's-level coursework.