BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This programme trains students in the main branches of chemistry and concentrates on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology relevant to research with biologically active compounds. It includes a lecture course on industrial medicinal chemistry given by researchers from a pharmaceutical company and is professionally accredited.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Chemistry | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 follow the core chemistry sequence (Chemistry 1, 2X and 2Y). Honours options include anticancer compounds, antibiotics, analgesics and antivirals, and the final-year project involves chemistry with medicinal or pharmacological applications.

Career pathways

Graduate roles listed by the university include analytical chemist, associate scientist, laboratory chemist, quality assurance auditor, teacher and regulatory affairs specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic or Academic Online 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (one-skill retake accepted; test taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date, single sitting). Equivalents: TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests; Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall with no subtest below 169; LanguageCert Academic SELT 70 overall with no subtest below 60. University of Glasgow pre-sessional English courses are accepted.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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