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Medicinal Chemistry

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Course Overview

Why BSc Medicinal Chemistry at UEA?

You’ll learn the medicinal chemistry that is relevant for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Our course emphasis is on laboratory-based teaching, and the development of practical skills, highly valued by employers across multiple sectors.

Why choose UEA

  • Employability: Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the job market. We’re ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in Chemistry (Complete University Guide 2025)

  • Modern teaching facilities: You'll be taught in state-of-the-art teaching laboratories and will use industrially relevant instrumentation

  • Flexible degree: You can select optional modules that support your passion. You can transfer to an MChem degree or other chemistry programmes after the first year.

What is BSc Medicinal Chemistry?

Medicinal chemistry has a tremendous impact on society, contributing significantly to improving our quality of life and increasing our healthy lifespan. This course will provide you with academic training in medicinal chemistry that is relevant for the pharmaceutical and related industries. You'll learn to apply the knowledge of different aspects of chemistry to the role of drug development.

At UEA, our cutting-edge research in chemical sciences is at the heart of all our teaching. Our scientists are world-class experts in their field, check out the latest cancer treatment breakthrough made at UEA(opens in a new window). UEA offers state-of-the-art facilities for medicinal chemistry teaching. These include superb laboratories in the new science building, and advanced instruments required for medicinal chemistry related training and research.

UEA is part of the Norwich Research Park that includes John Innes Centre, Quadrum Institute, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, making it a highly desirable place for medicinal chemistry teaching and future employment opportunities.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 13 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F150
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F150
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-medicinal-chemistry

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

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.

This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.

Learn more on the University of East Anglia UEA 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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
International£29300

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 are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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