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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F124

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

Imperial College London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the Msci (Hon) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Build your appreciation of the chemical sciences and the drug development process in this four-year course. Designed to prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or biomedical research, this course will help you develop an interconnected understanding of core chemistry topics. You'll deepen your knowledge of key topics relating to inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, synthetic and computational chemistry. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy
Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Development
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modelling
Chemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:F124
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Our minimum entry standard is AAA overall, to include: A in Chemistry A in Mathematics A in a third subject (Biology, Economics and Physics are preferred) General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

Must include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£34,000£40,000
3 years£30,000£36,000£43,000
5 years£37,500£49,500£71,000

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▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 71% above UK average salary
This course
£49,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,500 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
20%Studying
25%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

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Imperial Bursary - Care Leavers and Estranged Students

Imperial College London · Undergraduate

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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