MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement, a chemistry degree focused on the main branches of the discipline and the study of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. The programme includes a dedicated work placement year in the fourth stage. The first year covers fundamental concepts through Chemistry 1. The second year builds upon this foundation with Chemistry 2X and Chemistry 2Y. The third year introduces Inorganic Chemistry 3, Organic Chemistry 3, Physical Chemistry 3, and Frontiers Of Chemistry 3M. Following the fourth-year work placement, the final year features core studies including Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A), Chemistry Problems 4M (B), Inorganic Chemistry 4M (B), Medicinal Chemistry 4M, Organic Chemistry 4M, Physical Chemistry 4M (B), and a substantial independent Chemistry Project 4M (A).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.) IB: 32 (5,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at AB/BA. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : ABBB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2X
- Chemistry 2Y
- Inorganic Chemistry 3
- Organic Chemistry 3
- Physical Chemistry 3
- Frontiers Of Chemistry 3M
- Chemistry With Medicinal Chemistry MSci:Work Placement Year
- Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A)
- Chemistry Problems 4M (B)
- Inorganic Chemistry 4M (B)
- Medicinal Chemistry 4M
- Organic Chemistry 4M
- Physical Chemistry 4M (B)
- Chemistry Project 4M (A)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £42,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow do next?
95% 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 with Work Placement at University of Glasgow?
83% 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 with Work Placement at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Work Placement at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.