UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F151

Medicinal Chemistry

Name: Medicinal Chemistry
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich, England

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4 yearsDuration

£29,300Per Year (Intl)

£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary

96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of East Anglia UEA, the MChem (H) Medicinal Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Overview On this MChem course you'll discover the fascinating world of medicinal chemistry and learn to apply the knowledge of different aspects of chemistry to the role of drug development. Medicinal chemistry has a tremendous impact on society, contributing significantly to improving our quality of life and increasing our healthy lifespan. Our Master’s course will provide you with the academic training you’ll need to become a medicinal chemist. International tuition fees are £29,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 £26,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry Fundamentals

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry Principles

Drug Design and Development

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Analytical and Structural Chemistry

Pharmacology and Drug Action

Advanced Medicinal Chemistry Project

UCAS Code:F151

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including Chemistry. Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

including HL5 in Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	60	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£117,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,500	£26,500	£29,000
3 years	£23,000	£26,000	£31,000
5 years	£28,500	£33,000	£42,500

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% below UK average salary

This course

£26,000

UK average

£29,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary

This course

£33,000

UK average

£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

40%Studying

20%Work & Study

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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

85%

Overall

Teaching on my course

96%

Learning opportunities

80%

Assessment and feedback

71%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

77%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

85%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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