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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F154
Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry
University of LeedsLeeds, England
4 yearsDuration
£33,700Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MChem (H) Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Leeds is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Medicinal chemistry has had a monumental impact on the landscape of society today. It’s the hundreds of years of research and development undergone by medicinal chemists all over the world which have revolutionised modern medicines, creating innovations in everything from pain relief to cancer treatments. Without these ongoing discoveries, our world would be a very different place — and it’s no surprise why the field of medicinal chemistry is highly sought after across a variety of industries worldwide. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £32,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Physical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation
Medicinal Chemistry Principles
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chemistry Research Project and Placement Preparation
UCAS Code:F154
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB including Chemistry. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Extended Project Qualification, International Project Qualification and Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: Grade A plus ABB at A-level including A in Chemistry. GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) and Mathematics grade 6 (B) or higher, or an equivalent English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ 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
£33,700
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£134,800
Home Student Fee
£32,750
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 Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £35,000 | £45,000 |
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▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
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
50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
70%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
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
86%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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