BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year
About this course
BSc (Hons) with foundation year in Medicinal Chemistry, a medicinal chemistry degree exploring the intersection of chemistry and biology through foundational science and practical training. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Communication & Writing. The course includes a foundation year designed to build fundamental academic abilities in physical sciences. The initial foundation year establishes essential competencies via modules such as Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science, Foundational Chemistry, and Foundational Maths, Chemical, And Transferable Skills. Students also complete Applied Chemistry And Biology and Further Foundational Chemistry to strengthen scientific comprehension and technical abilities across biological and chemical contexts.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC / Required subjects: Chemistry. IB: 29 / Required subjects: Chemistry HL4/SL6. BTEC: MMM.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- 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: 75%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 34%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Foundational Chemistry
- Foundational Maths, Chemical, And Transferable Skills
- Applied Chemistry And Biology
- Further Foundational Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Medicinal Chemistry with foundation year at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.