BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Chemistry is central to discovering new medicines. On this Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degree, you’ll explore every stage of the drug development process. In addition to core chemistry modules, you’ll study specialist topics in medicinal chemistry and organics synthesis.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This three-year degree will give you in-depth knowledge and practical training in all aspects of chemistry and develop your understanding of its impact on modern society. In addition, 25% of your degree will be made up of medicinal and biomedical science study. This will provide you with a strong underpinning of the interplay between chemistry and biology, whilst equipping you with skills that will be beneficial whatever your future career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in chemistry. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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