BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery
About this course
BSc in Chemistry. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme offers a 12-month industrial placement with companies including GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca, as well as research and knowledge exchange placements. Students may specialise in Drug Discovery in their final year and undertake a literature review dissertation alongside a group practical project.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B) Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 2 entry: 34 (Chemistry and Maths at HL) Year 1 entry: 34 (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL)
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 45%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- Personal Development Planning (PDP)
- Chemistry: Principles & Practice 1 & 2
- Practical & Transferable Skills
- Mathematics 1C
- Foundation Biomolecular Sciences: Cells and Their Molecules
- Foundation Science: Big Ideas for Chemists
- Elective modules (10 or 20 Credits) (Optional)
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry 1
- Practical Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
- Practical Physical and Applied Chemistry and Chemical Analysis
- Pharmaceutics
- Physical Chemistry 2
- Intermediate Organic Chemistry & Spectroscopy
- Inorganic Chemistry, Structures & Spectroscopy
- Practical Physical, Applied, Forensic & Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Distance Learning
- Industrial Placement
- Research Placement
- Knowledge Exchange Placement
- Core Chemistry
- BSc Chemistry with Drug Discovery Specialisation
- BSc Projects
- Careers & Professional Skills
- MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery Specialisation
- Final-Year Project & Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £39,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 215 UCAS points.
Is BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc , MChem Chemistry with Drug Discovery at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.