University of Southampton

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Chemistry is central to discovering new medicines. On this Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degree, you’ll explore every stage of the drug development process. You’ll learn how chemists design and develop new treatments, including: designing molecules that could treat disease understanding and predicting how medicines interact with the body testing how effective and safe new treatments are In addition to core chemistry modules, you’ll study specialist topics in medicinal chemistry and organics synthesis.

You’ll also choose an optional module from: advanced analytical techniques sustainable chemistry principles of electrochemistry simulation methods in chemistry Sustainability is a key theme throughout our chemistry courses. You’ll explore new technologies that make drug manufacturing more environmentally friendly. You’ll work in our refurbished labs and use the latest environmentally responsible practices.

We’re part of the Russell Group, which means you’ll learn from researchers who

Key highlights

  • Covers every stage of the drug development process
  • Learn to design molecules that could treat disease
  • Specialist modules in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis
  • Options include sustainable chemistry, electrochemistry and simulation methods
  • Explore greener technologies for environmentally friendly drug manufacturing
  • Practical work in refurbished labs using environmentally responsible practices

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed
  • A-level: ABB — to include including chemistry with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately; with EPQ
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Medicinal chemist
  • Pharmaceutical research scientist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Synthetic chemist
  • Quality control chemist
  • Regulatory affairs officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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