Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) or MChem

Why choose this course
Our professionally-accredited BSc and MChem Medicinal Chemistry courses, which include modules delivered by our School of Biosciences and Medicine, will teach you the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry and encourage you to make your own discoveries.

You’ll benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice.

Our Department offers one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, ensuring you’ll have an excellent academic experience with the knowledge and skills you need to enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Our chemistry courses are ranked 8th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020.

What you will study
Our Medicinal Chemistry courses will train you in core and medicinal chemistry, covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology and cell biology.

You’ll also benefit from Surrey’s excellent links with leading pharmaceutical companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training placement.

You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem (Master of Chemistry). The MChem builds on the BSc course with a master's year and is a direct route to a master's qualification. If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MChem during your studies. Find out more about the benefits of an integrated master's degree.