MChem Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with a focus on medicinal chemistry. Core topics include research methods. The programme includes modules in hit to lead drug discovery, spectroscopy, and pharmaceutics, with options for a Year in Industry or Year Abroad. A research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
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: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 31%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 11%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Techniques in Chemical Biology
- Year Four Chemistry Research Project Part 1
- Year Four Chemistry Research Project Part 2
- Advanced Structure Determination
- Advanced Synthetic Methods
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- General Chemistry
- Scientific Method and Principles of Analytical Chemistry
- Discovering Drugs and their Targets
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics for Chemistry
- Introductory Practical, Computing and Skills
- Spectroscopy Theory and Practice
- Pharmaceutics
- Analytical Chemistry in Practice
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry and Key Skills
- Core Chemistry Distance Learning Part 1
- Core Chemistry Distance Learning Part 2
- Placement Project Practical
- Placement Project Report
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Hit to Lead Drug Discovery
- Major Therapeutic Areas
- Research Skills, Employability and General Paper
- Year Three Chemistry Research Project
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Metals in Synthesis
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leicester?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.