Medicinal Chemistry University of Surrey

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. 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.

Study abroad at Surrey

• Join the University of Surrey for one or two semesters as part of your degree at another university. Choose from Surrey’s taught courses and modules, earn credits towards your degree, and experience studying in the UK.

Accreditation

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