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Chemistry for Drug Discovery MChem (Hons)

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the development of new pharmaceuticals.If you’re interested in the drug discovery process and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the course for you.You’ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry with a focus on the preparation of drugs and medicines, how they work, and the steps involved in the drug discovery process. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure your studies will be relevant for industry. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of the drug design process, and the skills to carry out experimental and computational drug discovery projects.Flexible courseYou’ll be able to specialise in areas that interest you most with optional units and a research project. Our chemistry degrees all have the same core units in the first year, giving you the flexibility to switch courses in the second year if your interests change.BSc or MChemThe MChem degree provides you with the same core skills and knowledge of the BSc but with a greater exposure to research and advanced practical techniques, including a major research project throughout the final year. This course is also available with professional placement or study abroad.

Application deadline

29 January

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A level : AAB - AAA

Typical offer:If you study Chemistry and TWO other mathematics or science subjects:- AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.If you study Chemistry and only ONE other maths or science subject:- AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.Contextual offer: If you study Chemistry and at least TWO other maths or science subjects:- ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.If you

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 52

    6th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    173 76%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    18th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    20th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    159 70%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    3rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    10th

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