Medicinal Chemistry Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Imperial College of Science 87% 10% 0% £9250 £36200 179 London On campus Full-time
Imperial College of Science 87% 10% 15% £9250 £36200 202 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 87% 10% 15% £9250 - 202 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Kingston University 89% - 11% £9250 - 85 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
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53 Medicinal Chemistry Courses in the UK.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Medicinal Chemistry

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Medicinal Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Medicinal Chemistry

  • Design and execution of experiments
  • Ability to purify and identify products and compounds
  • Data analysis and mathematical modeling
  • Development of scientific models and simulations
  • Ability to conduct research and stay abreast of industry advancements
  • Ability to use creativity and critical thinking skills
  • Effective cross- functional communication
  • Project and time management

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Medicinal Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Medicinal Chemistry (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Medicinal Chemistry at Imperial College of Science

25% Information Technology Professionals
15% Finance Professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Medicinal Chemistry in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Medicinal Chemistry

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Medicinal Chemistry was £24070 15 months after graduation, £24173 3 years after graduation and £28962 5 years after graduation.

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem at Kingston University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 89 out of 100 among 39 respondents.