Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £26000 | £18500 - £25500 | £23500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
To help you stand out in the pharmaceutical industry, this course gives you both a solid understanding of the theory and practical skills required to succeed. For working in big pharma, it’s everything you need it to be.
Chemists have been instrumental in ridding the world of killer diseases and developing drugs that improve the lives and outcomes for millions of people worldwide. As a medicinal chemist, you’ll be at the forefront of this battle as you discover how chemicals and drugs work.
This course focuses on how chemicals and drugs work in a biological environment. It starts with a broad introduction to organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry before specialising in medicinal chemistry.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Accreditations are the seal of approval from professional bodies and are our assurance to you that our courses are relevant to and valued by industry.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University
| 30% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Therapy professionals |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Chemistry grade C or equivalent)
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #39
- #47
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #40
- #50
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #401
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University
About Nottingham Trent University
Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.
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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 31595
- postgraduates:
- 5235
- Total:
- 36830
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Medicinal Chemistry”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £29110 | 126 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 83% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £28800 | 175 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal Chemistry (with a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 181 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 71% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £25300 | 157 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 61% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 151 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 92% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 107 | Guildford | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem | University of Keele | 78% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 115 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 83% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 108 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
