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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F150

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£37,800Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a highly flexible degree programme covering a wide range of courses taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists and industrial medicinal chemists. It provides a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry. In addition to core chemistry units you will take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry and other Faculties. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Foundation Biology and Biochemistry
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Medicinal Biochemistry
Drug Discovery and Development
UCAS Code:F150
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year . Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. Find out more about contextual admissions . Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: - live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and - live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and - have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£113,400

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 Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£23,000£27,500£34,500
5 years£29,000£36,500£48,000

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
£27,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
80%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
59%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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