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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F154

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry 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 3-year full-time structure. Study pharmaceutical chemistry to develop skills that will open doors to rewarding opportunities in a range of industries. You’ll learn how AI accelerates the drug discovery process, search for ways to combat diseases and viruses, and be at the forefront of medical research. Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme is designed to equip you with the practical laboratory experience and employability skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field. International tuition fees are £32,950 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 a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Pharmacology and Drug Action
Medicinal Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry for Pharmaceuticals
Drug Development and Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:F154
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including A Level Chemistry Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 from three HL subjects including Chemistry at HL

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£98,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£37,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£34,000
5 years£29,000£36,000£46,000

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
£28,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
65%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
83%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
68%
Student voice
60%
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 Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Pharmaceutical Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#16UK Ranking
24,640+Students
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