Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive foundation in core chemical principles while exploring the complex interfaces of biology and pharmacology. Students engage with the design and synthesis of new clinical drugs to address global health challenges such as cancer and viral infections. This programme integrates sustainability and industrial chemistry to prepare graduates for modern professional roles.

Why Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) at Keele University?

• Ranked number one in the UK for student satisfaction in Chemistry at broad-based universities according to the National Student Survey 2025.
• Fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, ensuring the curriculum meets high industry standards and supports Chartered Chemist status.
• Access to the state-of-the-art £34 million Central Science Laboratories, featuring research-grade instrumentation and specialist computational tools.
• Strong emphasis on sustainability, with Keele recognised as a Global Sustainability Institution of the Year.
• Opportunities to enhance employability through a dedicated placement year or flexible work placement modules in industry or education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 2026 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Practical and Professional Chemistry Skills
• Chemical Structure and Reactivity
• Chemistry Connections
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Science and Society

Year 2

• Practical and Professional Chemistry
• Chemical Characterisation and Transformations
• Environmental Analysis
• Structure and Function in Medicinal Chemistry
• Drug Design

Year 3

• Kinetics, Catalysis and Mechanism
• Synthetic Strategies in Organic Chemistry
• Mechanisms of Drug Action
• Chemical Analysis: Instrumentation and Evaluation
• Independent Research Project
• Scientific Literature Review
• Topics in Chemical Science

Careers with Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles within the global pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors. The programme develops high-level laboratory techniques and transferable skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication. Many students progress to advanced Master's level study or enter professional practice in research and development.

Potential career destinations include:

• Medicinal Chemist
• Analytical Chemist
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Research Assistant
• Toxicologist
• Patent Attorney
• Environmental Scientist
• Science Communicator