Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc

Course overview

Through Chemistry we can tackle the energy crisis, discover new medicines or develop new materials for 21st century needs, from polymers for drug delivery to more efficient batteries.

Our flexible undergraduate Chemistry degree is delivered by one of the UK's top Chemistry departments, which is ranked highly for both teaching and research. It provides a comprehensive programme of study to prepare you for a lab-based scientific career – but also helps build the practical, numeracy, logical and analytical skills that are valued by top graduate recruiters.

Years One and Two will set you up with a solid foundation in state-of-the-art chemistry. Here, you will build the experimental skills and theoretical knowledge across the core branches of modern chemistry, and learn how chemical scientists understand and shape the material world around us.

By branching into medicinal chemistry you will apply your chemical knowledge to the discovery, design and synthesis of new drugs for clinical use. This degree provides a solid foundation in chemistry coupled with specialist knowledge in advanced medicinal chemistry/biochemistry.

Specialist modules will explore the process of medicinal drug discovery, starting from the initial concept of a new product, to the discovery stage, clinical trials, scale-up, and production. You can explore the biochemistry of these processes, and how this leads to medical breakthroughs. In addition to research-led teaching from top academics in their field, you will benefit from external lectures given by pharmaceutical industry leaders.

We offer the distinctive opportunity to transfer across degree programmes, dependent on good academic progress, to include study abroad or industrial placements in the UK and beyond.

Study abroad

Any study abroad components for our medicinal chemistry degrees must be related to the field of medicinal chemistry.

Short BSc placement projects may be taken in Year Three, replacing on-campus labs.

We note that BSc placement projects cannot be guaranteed because they depend on availability of suitable positions at external partners.

Projects performed on placements for this degree should fall under the field of Medicinal Chemistry.

You may also consider transferring to a course with an international industrial placement, which can be transferred to in Years One or Two providing you meet the academic requirements. See our other degree options.

Countries where our students have worked or studied include:

• Austria
• Australia
• France
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Portugal
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden

Please note that countries available are subject to change.

We welcome applications for our International Foundation and Undergraduate courses from applicants from Jordan.

High School qualification is not considered for entry. We would require completion of an approved international foundation programme, such as the Warwick International Foundation Programme. Alternatively IB, A Levels, or other European or North American system will also be considered.

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at [email protected].

See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band A

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Placements and work experience

Students in Chemistry are also supported through our Department of Student Opportunity to gain experience during vacation periods in other industry sectors including teaching, finance, data science, law, consultancy, marketing and IT or technology.

Undergraduate research

We also have an Undergraduate Research Support SchemeLink opens in a new window which allows undergraduate students to work on an academic research project in Chemistry or another department during the summer vacation.

Industrial Placement

If requested, BSc students have the opportunity to source a short industrial placementLink opens in a new window between April and June to replace the laboratory classes that the students at Warwick take during the summer term. Dedicated assistance from our placement and careers support teams is available to hone your CV and interview skills and help you find an employer.

You also have the opportunity to transfer on to the Chemistry with Industrial PlacementLink opens in a new window course.

Where our Chemistry degree can take you

Our graduates are active in fields as diverse as:

• Chemical Science
• Sustainable materials
• Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development
• Laboratory Technical Services and Leadership
• Public Health
• Business and Financial Analysis
• Investment Management
• Management Consultancy
• Academic Research and Teaching
• Medicine and paramedic
• Secondary School Teaching

Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:

• Amazon
• Deloitte
• GSK
• HMRC
• HSBC
• KPMG
• NHS Trust
• Ovo Energy
• Royal Society of Chemistry

• Unilever
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Helping you find the right career

We have dedicated careers consultants who can support you with your career choices and skills to prepare you for recruitment processes. We offer one-to-one appointments and workshops to help you find a career path, find internship or work placements and hone your applications and interview technique. You can also attend tailored careers and networking events to connect with recruiters in your field.

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.