Chemistry with Drug Discovery
University of StrathclydeChemistry with Drug Discovery MChem is an integrated masters undergraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 5 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.
A-Level Entry
ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from COVID-19 to MRSA and cancer.
Why Chemistry with Drug Discovery at Strathclyde?
Ranked 6th in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as fully meeting the educational requirement to become a Chartered Chemist.
Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement.
Gain extensive practical laboratory experience.
Options to study or undertake placement year abroad.
Our relationships with GSK and AstraZeneca enhance your career prospects.
Your Career
This course maximises your opportunity of employment in the medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical industries. Your skills will also be in demand in other areas.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Drug discovery
Chemistry research scientist
Regulatory affairs executive
Scientific communication specialist
Drug sale manager
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Chemistry - MChem
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
- Subjects
- Chemistry
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ