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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F128
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MChem (H) Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our MChem degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry is designed to equip you with the skills needed to work in the pharmaceutical industry and allied sectors while also developing your scientific research skills. Research in chemistry plays a vital role in the understanding of disease and the development of effective medicines. The search for new drugs to tackle cancer, heart disease and infections reamins an important challenge at the forefront of medical research. 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
Organic Chemistry Synthesis
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pharmacology and Drug Action
Medicinal Chemistry Principles
Analytical and Spectroscopic Methods
Physical Chemistry and Kinetics
Research Project in Chemistry
Advanced Pharmaceutical Development
UCAS Code:F128
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £27,000 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £45,500 |
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▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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
70%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
85%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
70%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
93%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
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