BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

You’ll learn the medicinal chemistry that is relevant for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Our course emphasis is on laboratory-based teaching, and the development of practical skills, highly valued by employers across multiple sectors. Employability: Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the job market.

What you will study

UEA’s Medicinal Chemistry degree will develop your existing knowledge and give you a detailed understanding of the application of chemistry in medicine. Compulsory modules by year: Year 3: Organic Compounds: Synthesis and Properties, Topics in Organic Chemistry, Protein Structure, Chemistry and Engineering, Extended Skills and Mini-project Laboratory.

Career pathways

With a BSc in Medicinal Chemistry, you could launch a career in: Medicinal chemist in the pharmaceutical industry Biochemist in the pharmaceutical industry Synthetic organic chemist in the pharmaceutical industry or Contract Research Organisation Cosmetic Chemist or Healthcare scientist Analyst

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels ABB including Chemistry Contextual offer: BBC including Chemistry BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) including ALL modules listed below, or DDM plus B at A level Chemistry Contextual offer: DMM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) including ALL modules listed below, or DMM plus A level Chemistry grade B. BTEC only accepted alongside A Level Chemistry grade B unless you have studied the following modules in your BTEC: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry AND Practical Chemical Analysis. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science or Applied... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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