MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, an undergraduate chemistry degree integrating core chemical principles with specialist medicinal applications. Core topics include Project Management. The course features an optional foundation year and is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, fulfilling the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist status. The first year establishes fundamental scientific knowledge through compulsory modules such as Introductory Chemistry, Energy and Change, Coordination Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. The second year builds upon this base with modules including Core Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis and Medicines for major health challenges. The third year advances into specialised study through compulsory units like Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, Advanced Drug Discovery, and Synthesis for Drug Discovery and Development, alongside optional topics such as Materials Chemistry and Computational Modelling Techniques. The final year offers advanced optional study paths spanning modules like Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and Medicines Design & Application, alongside independent project work involving literature review, execution, presentation and viva assessment.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (F152) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 46%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 23%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Chemistry
- Energy and Change
- Coordination Chemistry
- Structure and Reactivity
- Chemical Research Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Management
- Maths for Chemistry
- Environmental Processes and Change: The Global System
- Mathematics 1Q1
- Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Core Physical Chemistry
- Group Theory: Fundamentals and Applications
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Structure and reactivity of organic molecules
- Medicines for major health challenges
- Chemistry Research Skills II
- Analytical Chemistry II
- Spectroscopy
- Practical Chemistry
- Core Chemistry 3
- Core Chemistry 2
- Core Chemistry 1
- Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
- Advanced Drug Discovery
- Synthesis for Drug Discovery and Development
- Advanced Practical Training
- Personalised Learning Unit 2
- Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Modelling Techniques
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Synthesis
- Biosynthesis and Bioenergetics
- Environmental Challenges: Conventional and Nuclear Waste Disposal
- The Nuclear Age: Global Nuclear Threats from Hiroshima to Today
- Advanced Technology Enterprise
- Personalised Learning Unit 1
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Modelling Techniques
- Advanced Organic Synthesis
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry
- MChem Yr4 Project Report
- Yr4 Project Report (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Yr4 Project Execution
- Yr 4 Project Execution (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva
- Yr4 Project Viva/Data (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Project Planning & Literature Review
- Yr4 Literature Review & proposal (120 Credit Path)
- Yr4 Project Presentation & Professional Research (120 Credit Path)
- Medicines Design & Application
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester 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 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.