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Email:admissions@uea.ac.uk
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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry
- MChem (H)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with year in industry
- 15 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Delve into the fascinating world of medicinal chemistry and learn to apply the knowledge of different aspects of chemistry to the role of drug development. Medicinal chemistry has a tremendous impact on society, contributing significantly to improving our quality of life and increasing our healthy lifespan. This Master’s course with a year in industry will provide you with the academic training you’ll need to become a medicinal chemist, as well as real-world experience in a research-led environment.
Following the central structure of our MChem Medicinal Chemistry, this course allows you to spend your third year in an industrial chemistry laboratory. Your placement will typically last between 10 to 12 months, and after an initial training period, you’ll be fully integrated into a research team, contributing to the day-to-day requirements of the organisation.
At UEA, our cutting-edge research in chemical sciences is at the heart of all our teaching. This course will be delivered through lectures, workshops, small group tutorials and practicals – ensuring that your learning is at the forefront of scientific thought. Our scientists are world-class experts in their field, check out the latest cancer treatment breakthrough made at UEA.
Another key benefit to our MChem course is the emphasis we place on laboratory-based teaching, and the development of practical skills. UEA offers state-of-the-art facilities for medicinal chemistry teaching. These include high-quality laboratories in the new science building that opened in 2019, and several advanced instruments required for medicinal chemistry related teaching and research.
UEA is part of the Norwich Research Park that includes John Innes Centre, Quadrum institute, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, making it a highly desirable place for medicinal chemistry teaching and future employment opportunities.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MChem (H) • Full-time with year in industry • 4 Years
Start dates
- 15 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F15N
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F15N
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level AAB
including Chemistry. Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.
Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry. Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD
in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) only accepted alongside A Level Chemistry grade B unless they have studied the following three modules in their BTEC: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Practical Chemical Analysis. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Contextual offer: DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) only accepted alongside A Level Chemistry grade B unless they have studied the following three modules in their BTEC: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Practical Chemical Analysis.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business
Administration.
Access to HE Diploma Not accepted
Scottish Higher AAAAA
including Chemistry.
Scottish Advanced Higher BBC
including Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 33 points
including HL5 in Chemistry.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects: Health, Healthcare Science and Science.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and combinations of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-medicinal-chemistry
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component). |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing).
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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