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Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Prepare for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry with our accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course. Gain fundamental chemistry knowledge and explore topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.

This three-year accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course will give you the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

You’ll focus on fundamental concepts spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. You’ll also explore biological and medicinal chemistry as part of core teaching, learning how to use industry standard commercial software.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs. You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your personal tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.

You’ll get valuable independent and group research experience through a research project in your third year. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Why study this course?

  • Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

  • Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with a range of organisations.

  • Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F112
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F112
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

including Chemistry

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

in Applied Science (Basic, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science streams only) including specific Chemistry units. BTEC required units include Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject covering sufficient Chemistry units, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Applicants are considered individually and must provide a course syllabus.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

in Applied Science + A in A Level Chemistry

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 - 34 points

34, with 5 in HL Chemistry; 33, with 5 in HL Chemistry, and B in the Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

including Chemistry

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 6/B

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduateshttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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