MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, a biochemistry and chemistry degree focusing on pharmaceutical applications and molecular sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is professionally accredited and includes an extended research project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of Chemistry 1, Fundamentals of Chemistry 2, Essential Skills for Chemists, and The chemical world around us: from biological chemistry to sustainability. The second year progresses with Chemistry Lab and Skills, Chemical Structure and Reactivity, Measurement and Modelling of Chemical Systems, and Further Core Chemistry. The third year continues with Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The fourth year features Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design alongside a compulsory Research Project, with optional modules available in areas such as Advanced Materials Chemistry, Catalysis and Asymmetric Synthesis, Chemistry of Light, Methods and Models in Theoretical Chemistry, Sustainability technologies, Modern Industrial Catalysis, and Communication for Sustainability Researchers.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, and B in the extended essay
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (C720) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 91%
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 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 34%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 13%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
- Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
- Essential Skills for Chemists
- The chemical world around us: from biological chemistry to sustainability
- Chemistry Lab and Skills
- Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- Measurement and Modelling of Chemical Systems
- Further Core Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
- Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
- Research Project
- Advanced Materials Chemistry
- Catalysis and Asymmetric Synthesis
- Chemistry of Light
- Methods and Models in Theoretical Chemistry
- Sustainability technologies
- Modern Industrial Catalysis
- Communication for Sustainability Researchers
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield?
91% 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 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.