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Master of Medicinal Chemistry
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Four-year integrated Masters degree in medicinal chemistry for the pharmaceutical industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Medicinal Chemistry to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in inorganic bonding
- Physical states of matter. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research assistant
- QA analyst
- Site chemist
- Technical support chemist
- Trainee ink chemist
- Pharmaceutical industry
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time course (five with placement). Modules: organic structure and function
- Inorganic bonding
- Physical states of matter
- Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis
- Professional development
- Organic
- Inorganic
- Physical
- Analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry
- Research methodology and advanced chemistry.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UCAS offer AAB at A level for UK applicants
- IB
- BTEC and international equivalents (e.g. ATAR
- Abitur) listed per country on the course page
- GCSE English language and maths grade 4/C.
Accepted academic background
A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, as for bachelor courses; subject requirements per course
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Prior degree certificate
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and typical offer on the course page on the official website and the English language requirements. Apply through UCAS (Loughborough institution code L79) using the course code on the page. Enter qualifications
- personal statement and reference in UCAS. International applicants can upload passport
- visa status and qualification documents there. Applicants are usually selected on the UCAS application. An interview may be required in exceptional cases. Accept the offer and meet its conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £31,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £42,039 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Chemistry |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
7 Mar 2027
113 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 7 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £31,500 GBP per year. The deposit is £42,039 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).