Program Overview
The Medicinal Chemistry at University College London (UCL) is a MSci programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Introduction to Chemical Principles
- Mammalian Physiology
- Further Topics in Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
- General and Systematic Pharmacology
- Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry for Medicinal Chemistry and Life Sciences
- An Introduction to Research Methods for Medicinal Chemistry
- Literature Project
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Pathways, Intermediates and Function in Organic Chemistry
- Principles of Drug Design
- Principles and Methods of Organic Synthesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Grades: AAA-AAB
Subjects: Chemistry plus either one, or preferably two from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics.
GCSEs: English Language at grade C plus Mathematics at grade B. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment.
IB Diploma
Points: 36-38Subjects: A score of 17-18 points in three higher level subjects including Chemistry and either Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics, with no score lower than 5.
English language requirementsStandard level: Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
