Medicinal and biological chemistry aims to understand biological mechanisms and processes of atoms and molecules. **The importance of medicinal and biological chemistry** Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions. You will learn how new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in chemistry, biology and nanotechnology. You will understand how these advances are helping to create new generations of innovative therapeutics. This degree programme provides the framework for understanding how biological molecules work together in networks and pathways. This comes from a solid foundation in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, from the basics to the cutting-edge of today's research. The programme focuses on the range of analytical and experimental skills necessary to practice the subject. It also provides insight into research through a final-year research project. **Programme benefits** * All our chemistry programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. * You will have the opportunity to combine the study of chemistry with a wide range of other subjects in Years 1 and 2. * The School of Chemistry scored 87.7% in the National Student Survey 2025 for overall student satisfaction.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry at B; Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. Standard A level requirements must be achieved in one set of exams. | Scottish Higher: AAAB | AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6 (Standard). AABB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; Chemistry at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Chemistry at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 (if not at HL).
total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Laboratory
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