MChem (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery at University of Bath

Programme overview

If you’re interested in the drug discovery process and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the course for you. During your degree, you’ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry with a focus on the preparation of drugs and medicines, how they work, and the steps involved in the drug discovery process. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure your studies will be relevant for industry.

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Analytical and spectroscopic techniques, Biological chemistry and physiology, Foundations and applications of chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Skills for chemists.

Career pathways

A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You could go on to work in chemistry specific areas but would also be well-suited to roles in education, scientific publishing, administration, banking and finance, or further study such as a PhD or PGCE.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. BTEC typical offer: DDD. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

Explore more study programmes

STEM