Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
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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 | £25000 | £25500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £28000 | £21000 - £29000 | £26000 - £35500 |
All Chemistry courses of University of Strathclyde
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
Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from COVID-19 to MRSA and cancer.
Why Chemistry with Drug Discovery at Strathclyde?
Ranked 6th in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as fully meeting the educational requirement to become a Chartered Chemist.
Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement
Gain extensive practical laboratory experience
Options to study or undertake placement year abroad
Our relationships with GSK and AstraZeneca enhance your career prospects.
Your Career
This course maximises your opportunity of employment in the medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical industries. Your skills will also be in demand in other areas.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Drug discovery
Chemistry research scientist
Regulatory affairs executive
Scientific communication specialist
Drug sale manager
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 Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem at University of Strathclyde
30% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemistry with Drug Discovery MChem
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £25250 | year 1 |
International | £25250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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 Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #7
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #12
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #401
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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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