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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I121
Chemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad
University of BathBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad at University of Bath is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the development of new pharmaceuticals. If you’re interested in the drug discovery process and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the course for you. You’ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry with a focus on the preparation of drugs and medicines, how they work, and the steps involved in the drug discovery process. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure your studies will be relevant for industry. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Synthesis and Reactions
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Drug Discovery and Development Process
Analytical Chemistry for Pharmaceuticals
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modelling
Chemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:I121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - AAA Typical offer: If you study Chemistry and TWO other mathematics or science subjects: - AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. If you study Chemistry and only ONE other maths or science subject: - AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: If you study Chemistry and at least TWO other maths or science subjects: - ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. If you study Chemistry and only ONE other maths or science subject: - AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. Alternative offer with additional study: ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. We accept either HL Mathematics course. and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. We cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£128,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Bath
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £40,500 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £39,500 | £53,500 |
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▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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
50%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
63%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
100%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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