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Foundation of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Four-year full-time Master of Chemistry degree in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry taught by the School of Chemistry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Chemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotechnological
- Data science
- Business
- Banking
- Accountancy
- Marketing
- Advertising
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time honours degree. In the early years
- You will study core courses in chemistry and mathematics. In addition
- There is also a flexible curriculum to suit your personal interests. A study-abroad period is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UCAS points: 48 or above. A Level: DD
- 48 tariff points to include a relevant Science subject but to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
- see USW country pages
- Grade/entry criteria: Sample course page (snapshot 2025-09-15): UCAS points 48 or above
- A Level DD or BTEC Extended Diploma PPP
- at least 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English. India page: foundation year entry requirements are listed per country.
Accepted academic background
Applicants who do not meet entry to Year 1 of a bachelor degree; secondary school qualifications (A Level/BTEC/Access/T Level or international equivalent per country page)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
How to apply
- Check the foundation or pre-master pathway entry requirements. Apply through the relevant university pathway application process on the official website. Submit academic records
- passport details
- applicable English-language evidence. Provide further documents if requested. Accept the offer and complete any required payments. Complete the student visa and enrollment process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pontypridd Campus (Treforest) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | USW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £17,200 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59.

