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Chemistry with Drug Discovery - MChem

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Chemistry - MChem

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from COVID-19 to MRSA and cancer. Why Chemistry with Drug Discovery at Strathclyde?
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as fully meeting the educational requirement to become a Chartered Chemist.
• Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement.
• Gain extensive practical laboratory experience.
• Options to study or undertake placement year abroad.
• Our relationships with GSK and AstraZeneca enhance your career prospects. Your Career This course maximises your opportunity of employment in the medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical industries. Your skills will also be in demand in other areas. Recent graduate job roles include:
• Drug discovery
• Chemistry research scientist
• Regulatory affairs executive
• Scientific communication specialist
• Drug sale manager

Tuition fees

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£ 27,800per year

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

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    10th out of 48

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    190 84%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    6th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    8th

    4

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