48 monthsProgramme duration
25,808 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry provides you with an opportunity to build a strong foundation in core chemistry disciplines — including chemical reactivity, molecular structure and bonding, spectroscopy and organic synthesis - whilst developing specialist expertise in biochemistry.
The BSc degree provides a clear and structured pathway into roles such as drug discovery scientist, pharmaceutical analyst, and toxicologist. Graduates are well-equipped for employment or for pursuing further study, including MSc and PhD programmes. This career-focused programme responds to growing demand for expertise in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, combining scientific depth with practical training to prepare you for a rewarding future in healthcare and life sciences.
Hands-on laboratory work is embedded throughout the course, developing your technical skills and reinforcing theoretical knowledge. You'll gain confidence in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication — essential skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Reasons to study this programme:
*1st in Scotland and 7th in the UK based on teaching quality
The BSc degree provides a clear and structured pathway into roles such as drug discovery scientist, pharmaceutical analyst, and toxicologist. Graduates are well-equipped for employment or for pursuing further study, including MSc and PhD programmes. This career-focused programme responds to growing demand for expertise in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, combining scientific depth with practical training to prepare you for a rewarding future in healthcare and life sciences.
Hands-on laboratory work is embedded throughout the course, developing your technical skills and reinforcing theoretical knowledge. You'll gain confidence in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication — essential skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including molecular biology, medical microbiology, and cell & molecular biology.
- Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and hands-on laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a research project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
- World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs including NMR Spectroscopy instruments, single crystal diffractometer, powder (wide-angle scattering) diffractometer, elemental microanalyser, FTIR and melting point determination equipment.
- Applied learning: Gain the opportunity to work on research addressing real-world problems, and work across disciplines to deliver practical solutions with global impact.
*1st in Scotland and 7th in the UK based on teaching quality
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry provides you with an opportunity to build a strong foundation in core chemistry disciplines — including chemical reactivity, molecular structure and bonding, spectroscopy and organic synthesis - whilst developing specialist expertise in biochemistry.
The BSc degree provides a clear and structured pathway into roles such as drug discovery scientist, pharmaceutical analyst, and toxicologist. Graduates are well-equipped for employment or for pursuing further study, including MSc and PhD programmes. This career-focused programme responds to growing demand for expertise in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, combining scientific depth with practical training to prepare you for a rewarding future in healthcare and life sciences.
Hands-on laboratory work is embedded throughout the course, developing your technical skills and reinforcing theoretical knowledge. You'll gain confidence in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication — essential skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Reasons to study this programme:
*1st in Scotland and 7th in the UK based on teaching quality
The BSc degree provides a clear and structured pathway into roles such as drug discovery scientist, pharmaceutical analyst, and toxicologist. Graduates are well-equipped for employment or for pursuing further study, including MSc and PhD programmes. This career-focused programme responds to growing demand for expertise in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, combining scientific depth with practical training to prepare you for a rewarding future in healthcare and life sciences.
Hands-on laboratory work is embedded throughout the course, developing your technical skills and reinforcing theoretical knowledge. You'll gain confidence in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication — essential skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including molecular biology, medical microbiology, and cell & molecular biology.
- Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and hands-on laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a research project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
- World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs including NMR Spectroscopy instruments, single crystal diffractometer, powder (wide-angle scattering) diffractometer, elemental microanalyser, FTIR and melting point determination equipment.
- Applied learning: Gain the opportunity to work on research addressing real-world problems, and work across disciplines to deliver practical solutions with global impact.
*1st in Scotland and 7th in the UK based on teaching quality
Admission Requirements
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Standard entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers AABB (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry at A, and one of Maths or Physics or Engineering Science at B.
- A-Levels BBC. Must include Chemistry at B, and either Maths or Physics at B.
- International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Chemistry at Higher Level 5 and either Maths or Physics at Higher Level 5.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
- HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
- HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
- Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry at B, and one of Maths or Physics or Engineering Science at B.
- A-Levels BCC. Must include Chemistry and either Maths or Physics, with one required subject at B.
- International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Chemistry and Maths, both at Higher Level 5.
- BTEC Extended Diploma MMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
- HNC B in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
- HND BB. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
25,808 GBP
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