Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
Our accredited Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc will equip you with a solid grounding in the core areas of chemistry, exploring the complex biological and chemical problems involved in the design and synthesis of new clinical drugs.From applying key concepts in our sector-leading laboratories to practical and professional development, you will develop a toolkit of skills including drug design and chemical synthesis, allowing you to pursue a career in biomedical research or the pharmaceutical industry.
Key highlights
- Accredited degree grounded in the core areas of chemistry
- Explores biological and chemical problems in designing new clinical drugs
- Hands-on practical work in sector-leading laboratories
- Builds skills in drug design and chemical synthesis
- Includes practical and professional development
- Option of an international or placement year
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
- BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
- T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Medicinal Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
- Biomedical Research Scientist
- Synthetic Chemist
- Analytical Chemist
- Drug Discovery Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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