Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a highly flexible degree programme covering a wide range of courses taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists and industrial medicinal chemists. It provides a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry.In addition to core chemistry units you take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry ...Read more

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a highly flexible degree programme covering a wide range of courses taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists and industrial medicinal chemists. It provides a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry.In addition to core chemistry units you take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry and other Faculties.

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63/101
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29 Feb 24

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year .Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

D2, D3, D3 in Principal subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Departments may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, or equivalent to be included within this.The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.

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