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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

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Course summary

Our accredited Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc will equip you with a solid grounding in the core areas of chemistry, exploring the complex biological and chemical problems involved in the design and synthesis of new clinical drugs.  From applying key concepts in our sector-leading laboratories to practical and professional development, you will develop a toolkit of skills including drug design and chemical synthesis, allowing you to pursue a career in biomedical research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Why choose this course?

  • Chemistry No.1 in the UK with 96% of students expressing satisfaction with their course (National Student Survey 2025, broad-based universities)*

  • Chemistry No.1 in the West Midlands for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2026)

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, our programme is relevant and valued by industry

  • Gain hands-on access to specialist computational tools and research-grade instrumentation in our sector-leading laboratories

  • Our practical and professional employability modules will prepare you for professional roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degree applies a strong grounding in chemistry towards the medicinal chemistry principles required to solve problems at the interfaces of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology. Threading sustainability and industrial chemistry through traditional chemical principles and theories, you will explore the pivotal roles chemistry and medicinal chemistry play in addressing global, economic and environmental challenges.

Designed to provide you with the specialist skills you will need as a professional, modern chemist, our chemistry courses have practical and professional development modules embedded throughout our curriculum. From hands-on experience using specialist computational tools and research-grade instrumentation in our sector-leading laboratory facilities, to dedicated career-focused sessions and authentic assessments, we will provide you with the knowledge, tools and connections to develop a strong foundation for your future career.

*We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges).

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of indicative and likely optional modules please visit the course website.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • Time abroad (optional) • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
K12

Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
K12

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

BBC in three A levels including C in Chemistry

T Level
M

Merit in any of the following T levels:
Science, with specialism in Laboratory Sciences

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15

112 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Chemistry related content, including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Chemistry, OR 29 points including 4 in Higher Level Chemistry

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

DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas:
Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/chemistrywithmedicinalchemistry/#entry-reqs

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.

When we consider an application we take into account a wide range of information, including the context in which an applicant has gained their qualifications, work experience (paid or unpaid), extra-curricular activities and personal circumstances. A number of our applicants offer a combined portfolio or additional qualifications and these will also be taken into account. In some instances, we may make an alternative offer which will differ from the published grades.

Learn more on the Keele University 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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please note, our fees for 2027 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2026 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/

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