Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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08-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry aims to understand biological mechanisms and processes of atoms and molecules. Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions. You will learn how new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in the following fields: * chemistry * biology * nanotechnology You will also understand how these advances are helping to create new generations ...Read more

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry aims to understand biological mechanisms and processes of atoms and molecules. Through understanding the tools of synthetic chemistry and genetic manipulation, we can design and deliver pharmaceutical interventions. You will learn how new insights into the molecular basis of diseases are being combined with advances in the following fields: * chemistry * biology * nanotechnology You will also understand how these advances are helping to create new generations of innovative therapeutics. The programme provides an understanding of the range of molecules and macromolecules needed to build a living organism, including their: * structures * properties * syntheses (in the lab and in vivo) You will learn how biological molecules work together in networks and pathways or are organised into: * macromolecular complexes * membranes * organelles * cells * tissues This degree programme provides the framework for understanding this topic, building on a solid foundation in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, from the basics to the cutting-edge of today's research.

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Chemistry
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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15th
Chemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£19,000
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A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

37 - 32 Grades / Points required

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry and Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Chemistry at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C.

37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chemistry and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 (if not at HL).

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Chemistry

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Chemistry
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Biology
35%
Further Mathematics
13%
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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£36,800 per year

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£36,800 per year

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