Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem and other courses in Literature in English at University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English 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 | |
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| Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £22000 | £15500 - £24000 | £18500 - £29500 |
All Media Studies courses of University of Keele
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22550 | £19964 | £24002 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19495 - £25579 | £15607 - £24907 | £18268 - £30112 |
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Course Description
Foundation Year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
Tackle global health issues and help shape the future. Our accredited Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc will equip you with the knowledge, skills and techniques to contribute to improving human health and prolonging life in a sustainable way.
Why choose this course?
- This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Engage with award-winning academics who are at the forefront of innovation in teaching and research
- Use a wide variety of research grade experimental equipment in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL)
- Our authentic assessment methods replicate the type of tasks you would likely carry out during a career in chemistry
- Gain practical experience in the workplace with the option of spending a year in industry
Chemistry is at the heart of solving all our major global problems, such as the creation of advanced materials in gadgets and life-saving drugs that are essential to modern medicine. Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc is aimed at students interested in working within the pharmaceutical sector. The course will equip you with a solid foundation in the core aspects of chemistry supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry. From understanding how pharmaceuticals interact with our bodies to exploring drug design to combat various diseases, the application of medicinal chemistry plays a vital part in prolonging and improving life.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem at University of Keele
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Veterinary nurses |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
All Literature in English courses of University of Keele
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #25
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #34
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Keele
About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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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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Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £25300 | 163 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 10% | 4% | £9250 | £29110 | 154 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with a year in York MChem (Hons) | The University of York | 83% | 10% | 2% | £9250 | £28800 | 175 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with a year in industry MChem (Hons) | The University of York | 83% | 1% | 5% | £9250 | £28800 | 164 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem MChem | University of Bradford | 78% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £22180 | 127 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with a year abroad MChem (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) MChem (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £25300 | 163 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
