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Master of Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh campus

About the program

Integrated master's (MChem) in medicinal chemistry (4 years full-time, 5 with placement), Extending the bachelor's degree with an extra year of advanced study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Chemical science and pharmaceutical roles
  • Graduate employment through industry connections

Curriculum

  • Modules include physical chemistry
  • Synthetic chemistry
  • Laboratory and computer skills
  • Spectroscopy and analysis
  • Energetics and equilibria
  • Structure and reactivity
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinetics and quanta
  • And principles of biological chemistry. The MChem adds a further year of advanced modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school leaving qualifications set per programme
  • For example A-Levels BBB (Maths and Physics at B) and IB 30 points for MEng Mechanical Engineering. The minimum offer is shown on each programme page
  • Some courses accept advanced entry from HNC/HND.
  • Varies by programme (standard entry
  • Sept 2027): e.g. MEng Mechanical Engineering A-Levels BBB (Maths and Physics at B)
  • IB 30 points
  • Highers AAAB
  • MMaths A-Levels BBB
  • IB 28 points
  • Highers ABBBB
  • No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-Levels, IB, Highers, BTEC), Advanced entry from HNC/HND for some.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 169
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and the September 2027 start. The 2027 overseas deadline is not yet published (2026 entry closed to overseas applicants on 17 August 2026). Apply through UCAS
  2. Or directly online if applying from overseas. No application fee is published for direct applications. Upload your transcript
  3. Passport copy and English evidence. Some programmes
  4. Such as sign language or design
  5. May invite you to interview or request a portfolio. Accept your offer. Overseas self-funded students pay an advance instalment of fees. Request your CAS
  6. Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
  7. 539 GBP).

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,840 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEdinburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value300
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.