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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F125

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry

Imperial College London
London, England
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5 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Imperial College London, the Msci (Hon) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Build your appreciation of the chemical sciences and the drug development process on this five-year course. Incorporating a year in industry, this course will prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical and related industries, or in biomedical research. You'll develop an interconnected understanding of core chemistry topics, and deepen your knowledge of 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Inorganic Chemistry and Structure
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmaceutical Development and Production
Computational Chemistry and Modelling
Advanced Chemical Research Project
UCAS Code:F125
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
89%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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