Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Keele University - UCAS

Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

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Course summary

From developing revolutionary antibiotics to creating new imaging techniques, our Royal Society of Chemistry accredited programme integrates fundamental chemical knowledge with specialised medicinal chemistry topics such as drug discovery, design, and delivery. Taught by award-winning academics, in state-of-the-art laboratories with industry standard equipment, you will gain the transferable skills to graduate workplace ready with the knowledge and aptitude to pursue rewarding and fulfilling careers in the pharmaceutical and allied industries. Why choose this course?

  • This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Engage with award-winning academics who are nationally renowned for their excellence and innovation in teaching
  • Use a wide variety of research grade experimental equipment in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL) from the first semester of your first year
  • Our authentic assessment methods replicate the type of tasks you would likely carry out during a career in the pharmaceutical and allied industries
Chemistry is at the heart of solving many of our major global problems, such as the creation of advanced materials in gadgets and life-saving drugs that are essential to modern medicine. Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc is aimed at students interested in working within the pharmaceutical sector. The course will equip you with a solid foundation in the core aspects of chemistry supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry. From understanding how pharmaceuticals interact with our bodies to exploring drug design to combat various diseases, the application of medicinal chemistry plays a vital part in prolonging and improving life. 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 and likely optional modules please visit the course website.


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/chemistrywithmedicinalchemistry/#entry-reqs


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Keele University - UCAS