BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Ignite your curiosity and shape your future with our BSc Medicinal Chemistry programme. This degree combines essential knowledge with opportunities to specialise in key areas of medicinal chemistry, preparing you for careers in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry and beyond. Study Medicinal Chemistry at Liverpool and learn in a culture of research excellence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one, you’ll study core chemistry topics, explore its broader context and start your specialism in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. Compulsory modules in year one include Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 1, Core Chemistry 1a: Structure, Bonding &change, Core Chemistry 1b: Reactions, Mechanisms and Sustainability Principles, Foundations of Chemistry: Mathematics, Physics and Biology Relevant for the Chemical Sciences, Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and Physiology.

Career pathways

The rigorous nature of a Chemistry degree is well recognised by employers meaning our graduates are well qualified to take up employment in a variety of fields in addition to chemistry across the chemical sciences, related industries and the general graduate market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including two science A levels: Chemistry and a second science.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; Subject requirements: Where Chemistry is the only science A level offered, an offer may be made at AAB including an A in Chemistry. Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Mathematics Psychology Physics Statistics.; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant diploma. Students will be invited to take an assessment.; IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken).; English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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