Chemistry with Drug Discovery

University of Strathclyde
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MChem Full-time 5 Years Chemistry

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

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

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher AABB - AAAC
Scottish Advanced Higher ABB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
2111 Chemical scientists
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2119 Natural and social science professionals
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers

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