Overview

The BSc Medicinal Chemistry programme offered by the University of Surrey focus on the intersection of chemistry and biology. Study on these courses and you'll be well-positioned for careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development, and related industries.

Career opportunities

The Medicinal Chemistry programme offered at Surrey is one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country.â€¯This means you’ll have excellent support, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK, with 94 per cent of chemistry students going on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA) and securing impressive salaries. Many of you will enter the chemical industry, maybe in positions that follow from successful placements. Or perhaps you’ll continue studying for an MSc or PhD, or pursue other academic or professional qualifications. Our graduates are successful not only in the industrial sector, but also in finance, government and education. Recent graduates are now working in roles such as:
Analytical Chemist, Dextra Laboratories

Chemistry Teacher, Tormead School

Polymer Technologist, Plascoat Systems

Research Technician, Battelle

Research Technician, Biointeractions

Scientist, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Principles Of Analytical Chemistry

Periodicity And Reactivity Of The Elements

Mathematics, Computing And Statistical Skills

Organic Structure, Reactivity And Functional Groups

Physical Processes In Chemistry

Transferable Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Medicine View 311 other Bachelors in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

BSc (Hons): BBB

Required subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade C (4) and Mathematics at grade C (4) (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

BSc (Hons): 32

Required subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science subject.

GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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