University of Surrey

Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) or MChem

University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BSc and MChem Medicinal Chemistry degrees focus on the intersection of chemistry and biology. Study our courses and you'll be well-positioned for medicinal chemistry careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development and many related industries.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on the intersection of chemistry and biology
  • Prepares students for pharmaceutical research and drug development careers
  • Choice of BSc or integrated master's MChem route

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BSc (Hons) route
  • A-level: AAB-ABB — MChem route
  • GCSE: C — to include English Language, Mathematics, English
  • BTEC: DDD — BTECs More info BSc (Hons):DDMMChem:DDD BSc (Hons) with foundation year:MMM.BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
  • BTEC: MMM — BSc (Hons) with foundation year route
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate Diploma More info BSc (Hons):32 Required subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science subject.

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Medicinal chemist
  • Pharmaceutical research scientist
  • Drug development scientist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Formulation scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £27,000 per year

Admission

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