Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
BSc/MSci in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on the study of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology relevant to research with biologically active compounds. Students benefit from lectures on industrial medicinal chemistry delivered by research workers from a pharmaceutical company. The first year covers foundational concepts through Chemistry 1. The second year continues with Chemistry 2X and Chemistry 2Y. Later stages include advanced study in Organic Chemistry 3, Inorganic Chemistry 3, Physical Chemistry 3, and Medicinal Chemistry 4H. Students can also undertake a work placement year and complete practical research through the Chemistry Project 4H module.
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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 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 20%
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
- Organic Chemistry 3
- Inorganic Chemistry 3
- Physical Chemistry 3
- Frontiers Of Chemistry 3M
- Organic Chemistry 4H
- Physical Chemistry 4H (Half)
- Inorganic Chemistry 4H (Half)
- Chemistry Special Topics 4H
- Medicinal Chemistry 4H
- Chemistry Project 4H
- Chemistry With Medicinal Chemistry MSci:Work Placement Year
- Inorganic Chemistry 4M (B)
- Medicinal Chemistry 4M
- Organic Chemistry 4M
- Physical Chemistry 4M (A)
- Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A)
- Chemistry Problems 4M (B)
- Chemistry Project 4M (A)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry 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 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Is Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.