MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 23%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 28%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £54,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.