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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
- MSci
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Take a leading role in solving complex problems in healthcare and medicine with MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Master all aspects of medicinal chemistry and unlock endless career possibilities in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond.
Take the first step in your pharmaceutical career. Guided by world class researchers and educators, you'll graduate with advanced analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. Continue on a purely scientific path or use your transferable analytical skills in diverse career possibilities.
Join the dynamic world of chemistry. During this four-year course, you'll gain a high level understanding of medicinal chemistry and the drug discovery process. Join one of the School's internationally-recognised research groups to take on a major research project focused on a particular aspect of medicinal chemistry or drug discovery.
Develop your multidisciplinary, creative problem-solving and communication skills. Learn from international experts who’ll introduce you to the most exciting aspects of modern chemistry, as we tackle challenges in sustainable materials, clean energy and drug discovery.
Experience the pioneering teaching and cutting-edge research that has been offered here for more than 100 years, producing several Nobel Prize-winners along the way. You’ll be ready for a range of careers where highly skilled, practical chemists are in great demand.
Modules
Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/chemistry-courses/chemistry-medicinal-chemistry-drug-discovery-msci and scroll to the modules section.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MSci • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
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:
- F1M4
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- F1M4
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA - A*AA
Offer will depend on subject combination. A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.
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 historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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