MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on chemical sciences and drug development processes. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum culminates in a substantial six-month research project based in an academic research group within a medicinal chemistry field. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, and Practical Chemistry 1. The second year expands into broader systems via Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, and Practical Chemistry 2. The third year continues with Advanced Chemistry Topics 1, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Medicinal Chemistry, Practical Chemistry 3 for Medicinal Chemistry, and I-Explore. The final year includes core study in From Molecules to Medicine alongside optional modules such as Advanced Catalysis, Advanced Stereochemistry, Synthesis and Biosynthesis, Molecular Imaging, Sustainable Chemistry, Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Membrane Biophysics, Processable Electronics from Materials Chemistry to Device Applications, Renewable Energy to Fuels and Chemicals, and Nanomedicine.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Mathematics; A in a third subject (Biology, Physics and Further Maths are preferred) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics are preferred) (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39–40 points (International Baccalaureate)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (F124) at Imperial College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 62%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- i-Engage
- Language of Chemistry
- Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals
- Introduction to Spectroscopy
- Reactivity at Carbon Centres
- The Reaction Toolkit: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium
- Practical Chemistry 1
- Medicinal Chemistry 1
- i-Engage 2
- Electronic States and Bonding
- Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures
- Solids, Liquids and Interfaces
- Chemistry of Molecular Systems
- Macromolecules and Materials
- Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis
- Practical Chemistry 2
- Medicinal Chemistry 2
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 1
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Medicinal Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry 3 for Medicinal Chemistry
- I-Explore
- From Molecules to Medicine
- Research Project
- Advanced Catalysis
- Advanced Stereochemistry, Synthesis and Biosynthesis
- Molecular Imaging
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Chemistry of Nanomaterials
- Membrane Biophysics
- Processable Electronics from Materials Chemistry to Device Applications
- Renewable Energy to Fuels and Chemicals
- Nanomedicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £71,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London do next?
90% 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 at Imperial College London?
91% 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 at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*AA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.