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Medicinal Chemistry BSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree gives a solid grounding in chemistry and its role in drug development.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Chemical Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core first-year modules include General Chemistry, Introductory Organic Chemistry, Introductory Inorganic Chemistry, Introductory Physical Chemistry and Introductory Practical.

Career pathways

The degree blends knowledge of the cell, human physiology and pharmacology with chemistry, producing graduates sought by medicinal chemistry research and synthetic chemistry employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB including Chemistry. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B. GCSE: Grade C/4 Maths (if Maths or Physics not held at A/AS-level). Access to HE Diploma (Science): 45 credits at level 3, 30 at Distinction. English language: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): F120.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/medicinal-chemistry-bsc

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