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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Chemistry plays an important role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population.

On this degree, you'll explore the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design. From drug design and development to understanding how we can engineer biochemical pathways, this course will place you at the forefront of innovation in pharmaceuticals, chemical biology and biotechnology. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests.

You'll be taught by experts who will feed your curiosity for this exciting subject. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.

Sustainable chemistry

Green and sustainable chemistry is a key research interest here at the University of Nottingham. We have active research in using chemistry as a tool to tackle global challenges. These challenges include developing benign synthesis for manufacture, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels for power generation and how to develop next-generation materials that impact batteries and solar panels. On this degree, you can study optional modules in green and sustainable chemistry. These modules will give you an understanding of how to make chemical processes more environmentally friendly and how to use chemistry to tackle environmental challenges.

Careers and employability

The University of Nottingham is the third-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2025). A degree in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics or others. You will also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. A significant proportion of our students go on to postgraduate study.

Why choose this course?

  • This course is accredited by the RSC. It partially fulfils the academic requirements for Chartered Chem (CChem).

  • Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you

  • Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities

  • Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees

  • Benefit from small-group tutorials that support your learning

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Medicinal-and-Biological-Chemistry-BSc-Hons-U6UMDLBC.html

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
FC17
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
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:
FC17
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB - ABB

including Chemistry at grade A

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

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD Applied Science considered case by case.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient chemistry has been studied.

Scottish Higher

Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

in combination with 2 x A-Levels grade A+B (A in Chemistry)

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA - AB

AA + AABBB from Highers
AB + ABBBB from Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 - 30 points

including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level.

or 665 in 3 HL certificates including HL 6 Chemistry

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M1, M2 - D3, M2, M3

including D3 in Chemistry

European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 8.5 in Chemistry and 8 in a second science.

GCSE requirements - English grade 4 (C), Mathematics grade 4 (C)

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham 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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

Clearing contact details

Clearing - Apply Online

Applicant Enquiry Form

0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Monday 2 July 2026. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements.

Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.

Course contact details

Undergraduate admissions

Find out more about Admissions at Nottingham

+44 (0) 115 951 5559

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