BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, combining fundamental principles with medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and culminates in an independent research project. An optional placement year or study abroad year is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Chemistry. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Atoms to Molecules
- Professional Chemist
- Rates and Reactivity
- Chemical Analysis and Data Skills
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Structural Characterisation and Spectroscopy
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
- Horizons in Chemistry and Techniques
- Drug Discovery in Action
- Modern Approaches to Chemical Challenges
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.