BSc Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad, a chemistry degree focused on drug design, pharmaceutical science and chemical laboratory methods. The curriculum includes a compulsory year studying overseas at a partner institution. The first year introduces foundational material through modules such as CORE CHEMISTRY 1A: STRUCTURE, BONDING &CHANGE, CORE CHEMISTRY 1B: REACTIONS, MECHANISMS AND SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES and INTRODUCTORY MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. Year 2 builds on this with compulsory study in areas like CORE CHEMISTRY 2A: THERMODYNAMICS, TRANSITION METALS AND SYNTHETIC METHODS, CORE CHEMISTRY 2B: SPECTROSCOPY AND STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SYNTHESIS and DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT. Year 4 involves advanced study including FURTHER MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, TRANSLATIONAL PHARMACOLOGY and CORE CHEMISTRY 3: CURRENT TOPICS IN SYNTHETIC DESIGN AND ADVANCED MATERIALS, alongside optional choices such as FURTHER ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, CATALYSIS and ADVANCED & FUTURE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES.
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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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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 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 62 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 2%
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 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.