BSc Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. The curriculum incorporates options to specialise in areas of medicinal chemistry directed towards the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma. Students will be invited to take an assessment.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Medicinal Chemistry (F1B2) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 93%: 53 offers from 57 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 69%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: LABORATORY, ANALYTICAL AND DIGITAL SKILLS 1
- CORE CHEMISTRY 1A: STRUCTURE, BONDING &CHANGE
- CORE CHEMISTRY 1B: REACTIONS, MECHANISMS AND SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
- FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND BIOLOGY RELEVANT FOR THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES
- INTRODUCTORY MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: LABORATORY, ANALYTICAL AND DIGITAL SKILLS 2
- CORE CHEMISTRY 2A: THERMODYNAMICS, TRANSITION METALS AND SYNTHETIC METHODS
- CORE CHEMISTRY 2B: SPECTROSCOPY AND STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SYNTHESIS
- SHAPING FUTURE MEDICINAL CHEMISTS: DRUG DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: LITERATURE REVIEW AND ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS
- CORE CHEMISTRY 3: CURRENT TOPICS IN SYNTHETIC DESIGN AND ADVANCED MATERIALS
- FURTHER MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
- TRANSLATIONAL PHARMACOLOGY
- FURTHER ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
- CATALYSIS
- ADVANCED & FUTURE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool?
93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 53 offers from 57 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medicinal Chemistry at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.