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University degree

Medicinal Chemistry

The University of Leeds · Leeds
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Learn valuable skills and knowledge of medicinal chemistry in our four-year integrated Masters, BSc programme. The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest rankings Medicinal chemistry has had a monumental impact on the landscape of society today. It’s the hundreds of years of research and development undergone by medicinal chemists all over the world which have revolutionised modern medicines, creating innovations in everything from pain relief to cancer treatments.

Without these ongoing discoveries, our world would be a very different place — and it’s no surprise why the field of medicinal chemistry is highly sought after across a variety of industries worldwide. Studying medicinal chemistry at Leeds will enable you to delve into the fundamental concepts and new practices used by modern chemists, taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. This will give you the key knowledge and experience you need to begin your career in this highly valued profession and make a real impact across the globe.

Here at Leeds, this accredited course will provide you with widely transferable skills in areas like teamwork and data analysis and the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the University.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
112-127 pts7%
128-143 pts22%
144-159 pts29%
160-175 pts16%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
96% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel96%
access2%
otherHE2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
93%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£28,000
3 years on
£35,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support72%
Well organised87%
Learning resources83%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Leeds's own site.
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