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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.? If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year . Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £36,000 per year |
| International | £36,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F152
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry course.
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a highly flexible degree programme covering a wide range of courses taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists and industrial medicinal chemists. It provides a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry.
In addition to core chemistry units you take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry and other Faculties.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)
Department
Department of Chemistry
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Manchester students who took the Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
74%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
47%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
33%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
55%
low
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
75%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Manchester features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Manchester graduates who took Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
55%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Natural and social science professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Manchester graduates who took Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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