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Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This specialist course has been designed to prepare you for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. Alongside essential chemistry topics, you'll study topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.

In your first year, this Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem takes you through the essential topics – giving you the grounding you need to study specialist subjects, like pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.And because you’re studying at Sheffield, we’ll push you to explore the field’s latest concepts and findings – from environmental and sustainable chemistry, to chemistry in space, supramolecular chemistry and molecular modelling.You'll learn how to use industry-standard commercial software and even choose to spend your final year on your own biological and medicinal chemistry research project.


Why study this course?

- Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).- Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with a range of organisations.- Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,570per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    14th out of 48 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    150 67%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    16th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    19th

    9

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