Our MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery course is aimed at students interested in the pharmaceutical sector and develops multidisciplinary and problem-solving skills, whilst instilling a comprehensive understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug-discovery process.
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci, undergraduate degree. Our stimulating Chemistry degree course enables you to develop a broad, multi-disciplinary outlook in this dynamic subject. Learn more.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.
English Language
You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.
English Program Requirements
- Number of A levels required:
- 3 , offer will depend on subject combination.
- Typical offer:
- A*AA–AAA
- Required subjects and grades:
- A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade 6. We accept resits for both A Levels and GCSEs.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade 4/C in English at GCSE and of grade 6/B in Maths at GCSE.
BTEC
Only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements.
Foundation Year
Would you like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? Consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses.
- Chemistry with Foundation Year (UK students)
- University of Birmingham foundation pathways (international students)
Alternative offers through our Pathways to Birmingham programmes and our Contextual Offer scheme
Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.
International Students
We accept a range of international qualifications, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.
Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements.
Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.
Career
As a chemistry graduate from Birmingham, you’ll be highly sought after by a wide range of industries.
Whether you choose to continue on a purely scientific path as a professional scientist or use your transferable analytical skills in a more diverse career, you will be a talented and valuable addition to any workplace. The University of Birmingham is one of five universities targeted by the UK’s leading graduate employers according to the High Fliers Graduate Market 2023.
In addition to the technical knowledge and practical skills required for careers in industry and postgraduate study, our Chemistry courses help you develop the transferable skills prized by employers, such as communication, problem-solving, project management and data analysis.
Graduates who have studied our courses
Example employers
- AstraZeneca
- Johnson Matthey
- AkzoNobel
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Marks & Spencer
- Procter & Gamble
- Ernst & Young
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Severn Trent Water
- RBS
- HSBC
Example careers
- Analytical scientist
- Chemist
- Lawyer
- Accountant
- Business retailer
- Marketing executive
- Public service manager
- Web designer
- Computing and IT expert
- Investment analyst
- Publisher
I have very fond memories of my undergraduate days at Birmingham and the quality of teaching there was outstanding. I currently work at Nature Publishing Group in London and after spending a couple of years as an associate editor at Nature Nanotechnology, I have been made chief editor of Nature Chemistry.
Stuart Cantrill (Chemistry and Bioorganic Chemistry BSc) Chief Editor, Nature Chemistry
Careers Network
At Careers Network, our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 29,160Application Fee
GBPChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom,
Birmingham
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