BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, a chemistry degree focused on the discovery, design, and synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and clinical treatments. Students gain theoretical knowledge and experimental techniques across core chemistry branches, alongside specialist topics covering the drug discovery pipeline from initial concept to production. The curriculum includes the option to transfer to degree paths featuring study abroad or industrial placements.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include Chemistry and one of the following: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, Statistics, Electronics or Computer Science. IB: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in a second science subject at Higher Level (either Biology, Physics, Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches', Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretation', or Computer Science).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (F121) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 30%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 25%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £53,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick 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 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick 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 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at University of Warwick?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.