MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
About this course
Master in Science in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, a chemistry degree centred on the pharmaceutical sector and healthcare applications. Core topics include Research Methods. The fourth year concludes with a major 4P1 Masters Research Project. The first year covers core principles through Discover: Themes in Chemistry, General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry I, and Practical Chemistry I. The second year progresses with Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry II, Practical Chemistry II, Structural Analysis, and Chemistry Options. The third year builds advanced knowledge via Molecules and Materials, Properties of Matter, Structure, Strategy and Spectroscopy, Synthesis and Reactivity, Year 3 Research Methodology I, and Year 3 Research Methodology II. Finally, the fourth year involves Advanced Chemical Topics I, Advanced Chemical Topics II, and the 4P1 Masters Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA - AAA to include A-level Chemistry. Further details below.. IB: 7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. Further information below.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discover: Themes in Chemistry
- General Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry I
- Physical Chemistry I
- Practical Chemistry I
- Chemistry Options
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II
- Physical Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry II
- Structural Analysis
- Molecules and Materials
- Properties of Matter
- Structure, Strategy and Spectroscopy
- Synthesis and Reactivity
- Year 3 Research Methodology I
- Year 3 Research Methodology II
- Advanced Chemical Topics I
- Advanced Chemical Topics II
- 4P1 Masters Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Birmingham?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.