Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Leeds 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 | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £25000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £30000 | £21000 - £29000 | £25000 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Medicinal chemistry has had a monumental impact on the landscape of society today. It’s the hundreds of years of research and development undergone by medicinal chemists all over the world which have revolutionised modern medicines, creating innovations in everything from pain relief to cancer treatments. Without these ongoing discoveries, our world would be a very different place — and it’s no surprise why the field of medicinal chemistry is highly sought after across a variety of industries worldwide.
Studying medicinal chemistry at Leeds will enable you to delve into the fundamental concepts and new practices used by modern chemists, taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. This will give you the key knowledge and experience you need to begin your career in this highly valued profession and make a real impact across the globe.
As part of this programme, you’ll spend your third year working in a paid industrial placement within a chemistry-based setting. Here, you’ll gain a unique insight into working in this sector whilst building industry contacts and developing the experience you’ll need to stand out to employers when you graduate.
Here at Leeds, this accredited course will provide you with widely transferable skills in areas like teamwork and data analysis and the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the University.
Practical work features heavily in this course. As such, you’ll have access to a range of facilities right here on campus including specialist teaching laboratories and research facilities with the latest equipment for synthetic, physical and analytical chemistry to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into your professional career.
Why study at Leeds:
- This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
- Our School’s globally-renowned research feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking in areas like sustainable and digital chemistry, materials chemistry and atmospheric chemistry to drug design.
- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of chemistry disciplines.
- Access specialist facilities throughout your degree, including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.
- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with a paid industrial work placement in third year. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever and AkzoNobel.
- Contribute to the community by undertaking community projects or a teaching placement in a local school.
- Our highly flexible chemistry programmes enable you to transfer to other chemistry courses at the end of your first year.
- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society ChemSoc where you can meet more of your peers, enjoy social events, join the football or netball team and attend careers events.
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 with a Year in Industry MChem (Hons) at University of Leeds
20% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
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 taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
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 University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #17
- #22
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #19
- #24
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #17
- #151
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #11
- #201
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £25300 | 163 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 10% | 4% | £9250 | £29110 | 154 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem MChem | University of Bradford | 78% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £22180 | 127 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
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 | |
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
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023