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University degree

Medicinal Chemistry

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

This four-year degree expands on the Medicinal Chemistry BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into the industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research. The browser you are using is no longer supported and for that reason you will not get the best experience when using our website.

This four-year degree expands on the Medicinal Chemistry BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into the industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research. Ranked 1st in subjects aligned to Chemistry for ‘student voice’ in the NSS 2025 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2024 methodology applied to the NSS 2025 data).

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts2%
80-95 pts20%
96-111 pts23%
112-127 pts22%
128-143 pts16%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts3%
192-207 pts2%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£25,500
3 years on
£31,500
5 years on
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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 Leicester's own site.
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