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Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield - UCAS

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Course summary

Prepare for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry with our accredited MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course. Gain fundamental chemistry knowledge, explore specialist topics and work in one of our leading research groups on a project. This four-year accredited MChem Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course will give you the skills, knowledge and research experience for a successful career in the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. In the first two years you’ll focus on fundamental concepts. You’ll cover the organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry that every chemist needs for a successful career. Sustainability modules also form part of our core teaching in the first two years. 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. In your third year, you’ll explore medicinal chemistry and drug synthesis as part of the core teaching, learning how to use industry-standard commercial software. You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through a range of more in-depth optional modules. You’ll explore the latest concepts and findings in chemistry across topics such as the structure and mechanism of biomolecule function, synthetic approaches in chemical biology, and molecular modelling. You'll also get valuable independent and group research experience through a biological and medicinal chemistry research project. In your fourth year, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research skills with advanced study and a research project. Through a variety of optional modules, you’ll continue to explore a number of specialist topics such as biophysical chemistry, pharmacology and nanochemistry. You’ll spend most of your final year working on a project that will be aligned with a research group at the cutting edge of biological and medicinal chemistry research. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art research labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem). Why study this course?

  • Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
  • 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.
  • Summer research placement: We offer a guaranteed paid summer research placement if you meet the requirements of our Undergraduate Research Scholarship scheme.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C720
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate


English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language


Student Outcomes

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50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £30570 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. Further guidance can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-costs
Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of Sheffield - UCAS