BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, a biochemistry and chemistry degree focusing on the biological mechanisms of atoms and molecules and pharmaceutical intervention design. The programme concludes with a final-year research project. The first year covers chemistry lectures, laboratory classes, and tutorials. The second year progresses to Biological Chemistry 2 and Chemical Pharmacology 2.
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Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Chemistry at B, Mathematics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 9%
- Scotland: 60%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- chemistry lectures
- laboratory classes in the state of the art Nucleus building
- tutorials with a high staff-to-student ratio
- Biological Chemistry 2
- Chemical Pharmacology 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Edinburgh?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.