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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Chemistry
Most popular A-levels studied
The Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Sheffield 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | B |
| Psychology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | A |
| Chemistry | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | A |
| Chemistry | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F112
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course.
Prepare for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry with our accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course. Gain fundamental chemistry knowledge and explore topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.
This three-year accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course will give you the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
You’ll focus on fundamental concepts spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. You’ll also explore biological and medicinal chemistry as part of core teaching, learning how to use industry standard commercial software.
You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs. You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your personal tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.
You’ll get valuable independent and group research experience through a research project in your third year. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Why study this course?
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Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
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Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with a range of organisations.
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Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Chemistry)
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Biomolecular science
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
64%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
99%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
high
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
72%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
96%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
92%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
100%
high
Student information
The Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course at University of Sheffield 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sheffield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Engineering professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sheffield graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
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 Biological and 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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