Overview

Medicinal and biological chemistry explores the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design. You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers, including pioneers in green chemistry and AI-driven discovery.

At the Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Hons) programme from the University of Nottingham , the curriculum is designed with industry input and student collaboration, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing world.

The School of Chemistry at Nottingham is one of the largest in the UK and is ranked 9th nationally and in the top 100 globally for Chemistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The award-winning Carbon Neutral Laboratory enables world-leading research in sustainable chemistry, supporting the mission to develop innovative solutions for a greener future.

Your curiosity for this exciting subject will be supported by the teaching staff, some of whom are featured on the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.

Career opportunities:

The graduates can find roles in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and drink, and energy sectors. This course will develop your skills in practical and theoretical chemistry, data-analysis and problem-solving. These skills are also valuable for careers in finance, education and the media.

Recent graduate destinations include:

Boots
Cancer Research
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC
NHS
Unilever

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry Study Skills

Exploring the Periodic Table

Organic Molecules and Mechanisms

Energy and Chemical Change

Analytical and Mathematical Methods in Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Chemistry Medicine View 305 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

AAA-AAB
Required subjects
A levels
Chemistry at grade A
GCSE
Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent
English at 4 (C) or above
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, science and society, leisure studies.
IB score
34-32 overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level certificates
IB requirements
34 points or HL Certificates 6,6,6 including HL 6 in Chemistry
32 points or HL Certificates 6,6,5 including HL 6 in Chemistry
Typical offers will vary depending on the HL subjects offered in addition to chemistry

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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