
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 £5,000The 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
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 University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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