You will explore the full length of the medicines development and implementation pathway from a scientific perspective. This includes study of classic and modern scientific breakthroughs that allow the design of new drug molecules, how existing drugs can have innovative new uses, and the importance of converting drug molecules into effective medicines for patients. Taught by globally-renowned researchers, the course introduces an extensive range of currently prescribed drugs, explores drug discovery, delivery and repurposing, and addresses challenges such as drug resistance and side effects.
A level: AAB | Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AAB | AAB at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher), including Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Biology at Advanced Higher. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics, with no score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M1 | Including Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £35400 to be used for 2027
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