Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with placement year)

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with placement year) at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BSc degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry is designed to equip you with the skills needed to work in the pharmaceutical industry and allied sectors with modules in drug synthesis and discovery alongside core chemistry. The search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease, viruses and bacterial infections remains an important challenge at the forefront of medical research. Recent months have shown how vital the work of medicinal chemists is for our health and wellbeing. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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