Chemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad
University of Bath
UCAS Code: I123 | Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)
University of Bath
UCAS Code: I123 | Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)
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A level
Typical offer: If you study Chemistry and TWO other mathematics or science subjects: - AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. If you study Chemistry and only ONE other maths or science subject: - AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: If you study Chemistry and at least TWO other maths or science subjects: - ABC in three A levels including A in Chemistry and BC in two other science or mathematics subjects. If you study Chemistry and only ONE other maths or science subject: - ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the ABC and ABB set of requirements, our contextual offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABC). Alternative offer with additional study: ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject: AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and at least 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. The 36 credits must include at least 12 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction (including units in both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, but excluding Biochemistry) and a further 12 credits in Mathematics, Physics or Biology units achieved at Distinction. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Standard Level in essential subjects Chemistry is required at Higher Level. If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case, the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. Standard Level in essential subjects You must study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level to be eligible for a contextual offer for this course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typical offer: DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science. You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions. We prefer you to have also studied Practical Chemical Analysis. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Typical offer: AA or AB in Advanced Highers If you study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject: - AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. If Chemistry is your only science or mathematics Advanced Higher: - AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
T Level
Typical offer: Distinction overall with grade A in the core component in a Science T Level PLUS grade A in A level Chemistry. You must be studying A level Chemistry alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Science. We cannot consider T Level in Healthcare Science for this course. Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level. You will also be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process if your application is assessed as suitable.
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About this course
Combine your passion for chemistry with a desire to make a real contribution to the development of new pharmaceuticals.
If you’re interested in the drug discovery process and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the course for you.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in chemistry with a focus on the preparation of drugs and medicines, how they work, and the steps involved in the drug discovery process. Major pharmaceutical companies have contributed to the design of the course so you can be sure your studies will be relevant for industry. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of the drug design process, and the skills to carry out experimental and computational drug discovery projects.
Flexible course
You’ll be able to specialise in areas that interest you most with optional units and a research project. Our chemistry degrees all have the same core units in the first year, giving you the flexibility to switch courses in the second year if your interests change.
BSc or MChem
The MChem degree provides you with the same core skills and knowledge of the BSc but with a greater exposure to research and advanced practical techniques, including a major research project throughout the final year. This MChem course includes a professional placement or study abroad
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