Study Chemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad - MChem (Hons) at University of Bath in the UK,

Chemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad - MChem (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£28,000.00 (US$ 36,160) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£28,000.00 (US$ 36,160) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. A level Typical offer AAB or AAA Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects. International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. 

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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