Overview

The MChem in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) from University of St Andrews focuses on the important interface of chemistry with biology and medicine. You will learn about the critical role of chemistry in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and in solving problems such as antibacterial resistance and developing healthcare for an aging population. You will receive a broad base of chemical knowledge, focusing on biological and medicinal chemistry, and reinforced by extensive practical experience and familiarity with modern laboratory, instrumental and computational techniques.

Course details

The MChem in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a five-year Integrated Masters course run by the School of Chemistry. During the course, you will develop awareness and appreciation of the latest advances in medicinal chemistry in addition to the fundamentals of the subject. You will receive a highly transferrable scientific training which allows many graduates to enter challenging careers in areas not directly related to chemistry.

In the first two years, you will take modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Alongside chemistry, in the first year of your studies, you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about how academic years are organised. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Organic and Biological Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Carbohydrate and Nucleic Acid Chemistry

Mechanism in Organic Chemistry

Organometallic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum entry grades: AABB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics.

Gateway entry grades: BBBB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in Chemistry.

Minimum entry grades: ABB, including A in Chemistry.

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

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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