MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Southampton

Programme overview

This integrated 4-year master's combines chemistry and medicinal chemistry. You’ll learn how to develop new drugs to treat disease. During the first two years, you’ll build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This 4-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. A research project in year 3 lets you take the practical skills developed in the teaching laboratories and develop them in an independent, research-oriented environment, studying an area in-depth.

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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: 4 years full-time

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

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