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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F1B3

Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Liverpool, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of chemistry combined with an introduction to pharmacology, making it ideal for a wide range of career pathways, or further postgraduate training after your degree. For example, you may wish to become a teacher or take a specialised master’s programme before going on to a research career. All our programmes have a common chemistry core which provides a good measure of flexibility and choice for you during the first two years. 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 £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Reaction Mechanisms
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Introduction to Pharmacology
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmaceutical Development and Formulation
Advanced Organic Synthesis and Natural Products
UCAS Code:F1B3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including Chemistry and a second science, or AAB including Chemistry at grade A if no second science. Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 Liverpool

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£21,500£26,000£32,000
5 years£27,500£32,000£40,000

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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

69%Working
15%Studying
7%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
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 average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool offers Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#17UK Ranking
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