MChem (Hons) Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (with a year in industry)

You'll learn the importance of chemical approaches to understand and target disease at a molecular level. Become an adaptable chemist through research-led practical and classroom sessions. You'll graduate ready to work in a range of sectors that thrive on innovation including technology, medicine and research.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, assuring the quality of our teaching. This course meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.

A levels AAB including A in Chemistry plus two other sciences/mathematicsAAA including A in Chemistry plus one other science/mathematicsA*AA including A in ChemistryWe accept the following science/mathematics subjects: Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Psychology.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 39 credits at Distinction including at least 15 in Chemistry-related units, 15 in a second Science (Biology, Mathematics or Physics) and 6 at Merit or higher.

BTEC National Extended Diploma BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus all 5 Chemistry units: 10,13,14,18, and 19. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.

Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, M2 including D3 in Chemistry, plus two other sciences/mathematics or D3, D3, D3 including Chemistry and one other science/mathematics or D2, D3, D3 including Chemistry.

European Baccalaureate 80% overall, including a minimum grade of 85% in Chemistry

International Baccalaureate 35 points including grade 6 in both Chemistry and another science/mathematics at Higher Level, or 36 points including grade 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level and grade 6 in at least one other science/mathematics at Standard Level

T levels We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Chemistry has been taken.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Depending on your combination of qualifications Advanced Highers - A or B in Chemistry plus Scottish Highers - ABBB or BBBB We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

International foundation programme Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

Widening participation If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.

Contextual offer AAB including grade A in ChemistryABB including grade A in Chemistry plus one other science/mathematicsABC including grade A in Chemistry plus two other sciences/mathematics.

EPQ We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken into consideration when you receive your results.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.