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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F109

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Chemistry is essential to successfully treat disease and on this three-year degree you’ll study every aspect of the drug development cycle and learn how chemists design and develop novel therapeutics, including: · the design of molecules with the potential to treat disease · understanding and predicting how medicines will interact with the body · testing the effectiveness and safety of new treatments You’ll learn from staff who are changing the world through research, including designing new cancer drugs and developing synthetic DNA for use in the testing of contagious diseases. **Outs... International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Drug Interactions
Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory Skills
Bioorganic Chemistry
Chemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:F109
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including chemistry We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme as follows: BBB including chemistry If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB including chemistry, plus grade A in the EPQ. General Studies, Critical Thinking and use of mathematics are excluded for entry. A pass in all science practical components is required where applicable.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in chemistry

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£36,000
5 years£29,000£36,500£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
£29,000
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 £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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%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
87%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Southampton

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