Overview

Designed with the pharmaceutical industry in mind, the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Hons) course from Manchester Metropolitan University provides the practical experience and theoretical knowledge that employers need, combining laboratory skills with a strong understanding of core chemistry and its real-world applications.

Career prospects

A medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry degree opens the door to varied career opportunities in sectors that include the fine chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, environmental monitoring, food and drink, materials, utility, aerospace, automotive, information technology and telecommunications.

Recent graduates have secured roles in a wide range of industries – from drug safety specialists working for global pharmaceutical companies to technical project leads supporting the development and manufacture of life-changing medicines.

Your chemistry degree will also equip you with a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways such as local government, teaching, recruitment, law, journalism, business, finance, IT and retail.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atoms Molecules

Chemical Analysis Data Skills

Rates Reactivity

Professional Chemist

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Organic Medicinal Chemistry

Structural Characterisation Spectroscopy

Inorganic Physical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 368 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

120 UCAS tariff points.

A levels - grades BBB or equivalent, to include grade C or above in Chemistry (with Pass in Practical Assessment).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in Applied Science – DDM to include relevant Chemistry modules.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum score of 122 UCAS tariff points to include relevant Chemistry units.

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Chemistry.

Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 122 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Chemistry. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners