Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Medicinal Chemistry and Geology

Course options

There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19.

Course summary

From climate change and global catastrophes to understanding how pharmaceuticals interact with our bodies, our Medicinal Chemistry and Geology BSc will equip you with the scientific, practical and employability skills needed for a career within a variety of sectors. Why choose this course?

  • Use a wide variety of research grade experimental equipment in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories
  • Our unique 600-acre campus is a living laboratory, offering a fantastic environment to perform fieldwork
  • Authentic assessment methods replicate the type of tasks you would likely carry out during a career in chemistry
  • Enhance your employability with by spending a year gaining work experience in industry
  • Professional accreditation pathway in Medicinal Chemistry is available
The medicinal chemistry component of the programme will provide you with an understanding of the complex biological and chemical problems that are involved in the design and synthesis of drugs. You will draw on basic chemical principles to solve problems at the interfaces of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology and gain professional chemistry skills that are necessary for laboratory classes throughout the course. Geology is the science that investigates how the Earth was formed, how life arose and evolved, why the Earth looks like it does today, what resources it contains and how we can find them. Within the Geology component of this degree, you will study topics such as the structure, formation, composition and history of the Earth, natural hazards, minerals and rocks, and paleontology. Beyond that, a range of optional modules allow you to tailor your degree towards your individual interests and career aspirations. The geology component of this degree is strongly aligned to the role of geoscience in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/medicinalchemistryandgeology/#entry-requirements


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
83%
Student satisfaction
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2023 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2022 entry fees are available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/

Provider information

Visit our website

Our COVID-19 information

Keele University
Keele
ST5 5BG


Clearing contact details

Have your results? If so, enquire now.
Admissions

01782 491120

Course Clearing information

Additional information

From Wednesday 5 July: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (weekdays only) Thursday 17 August: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Friday 18 August: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm Saturday 19 August: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Sunday 20 August: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm From Monday 21 August: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ( weekdays only)


Course contact details

Visit our course page
Medicinal Chemistry and Geology at Keele University - UCAS