BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Sandwich
Course overview
The BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Sandwich at the University of South Wales is a multi-disciplinary science degree that combines chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology to teach how human disease can be prevented or treated through drug design and development. The sandwich version is a four-year degree, with the third year typically a placement or work-based placement, giving students real-world experience in industries. Students study modules such as Organic Molecules: Structure, Reactivity, and Analysis; Bioinorganic Chemistry; Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes; Medicinal Drug Design; and a major research project.
Students learn and are assessed by lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical lab sessions, group work, individual projects, presentations, written coursework, laboratory work, and independent study. They learn in well-equipped instrument labs with analytical equipment, specialised labs for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, microbiology labs for handling pathogenic organisms, and the DNA/PCR labs. The sandwich placement year helps prepare students for work in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries.
Entry requirements
To apply for the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Sandwich at the University of South Wales, applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
Grade Requirements
- UCAS Tarriff - 104 points or above
- A Level - BCC including Chemistry and Biology
- BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject, which must include Biology and Chemistry modules
English Language requirements
- International applicants whose first language is not English must have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- A TOEFL score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.
- PTE Academic with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Sandwich from the University of South Wales are prepared for roles such as:
- Research Scientist
- Analytical Scientist
- Materials Chemist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Clinical Biochemistry Technician
Cost of study
International students applying to the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Sandwich course at the University of South Wales will pay £16,200 for the January 2026 intake. Fees are subject to an annual review.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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