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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F1M2
Medicinal Chemistry
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MChem (H) Medicinal Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This career-focused MChem Medicinal Chemistry degree has been developed to equip students with the necessary expertise to excel in pharmaceutical and drug development settings. Whether your interests lie in understanding how medicines work at the molecular level, discovering new therapeutic compounds, or contributing to the fight against devastating diseases, the programme provides a focused, modern curriculum tailored to those ambitions. From day one, you will follow a chemistry curriculum that builds strong foundations in core areas such as chemical reactivity, molecular structure and bon... International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Chemical reactivity
Molecular structure and bonding
Organic synthesis
UCAS Code:F1M2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB including Chemistry and Maths/Physics for entry to Year 1. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,808
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£129,040
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £32,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
99%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
83%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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