Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

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The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

including Chemistry

Other requirements

GCSE Maths grade 6/B

BTEC required units include Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions, and Practical Chemical Analysis

English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

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2027-28 entry

Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Prepare for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry with our accredited BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course. Gain fundamental chemistry knowledge and explore topics in biological and medicinal chemistry.

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September

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Why study this course?

Top 20 in the UK for Chemistry

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

2nd in the Russell Group for student voice in the subject of chemistry

National Student Survey 2026

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course

This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Opt to spend a full year on an industrial work placement

Test out a career path, build up your CV and grow your network of contacts.

This accredited three-year BSc Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry course will give you the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs.

You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your academic tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.

In your first year, you’ll study core chemistry concepts spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. You’ll build a strong foundational knowledge, which will prepare you to progress on to more advanced topics in your second and third year.

You’ll also explore biological and medicinal chemistry as part of core teaching, learning how to use industry standard commercial software. Through in-depth modules, you’ll develop an understanding of structure, function and synthetic approaches in the study and manipulation of biological systems.

You’ll get valuable independent and group research experience through a research project in your third year. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you begin your studies. As you progress through your course, we’ll confirm additional details for the core and optional modules available to you.

Choose a year to see modules for a level of study:

Title: Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc course structure

UCAS code: F112

First year

Second year

Third year

First yearFirst year

Core modules:

Fundamentals of Chemistry 1

This is the first module that you'll take as an undergraduate student. It is designed to give you an understanding of the fundamental concepts in chemistry and introduce you to the key practical skills that every chemist needs.

You'll learn how to apply key concepts and interpret chemical information to solve basic problems through lectures, workshops, tutorials and laboratory work.

You'll cover topics including an introduction to organic chemistry, how to identify and analyse different chemicals and elements, and the structure of atoms, molecules and solids. You'll also start to build a strong foundation in laboratory techniques.

40 credits

Fundamentals of Chemistry 2

This module continues to develop your understanding of the foundations of modern degree-level chemistry and associated laboratory skills.

You'll learn about core principles from inorganic, biological, organic and physical chemistry through lectures, workshops, tutorials and laboratory work. You'll learn how to apply these core principles to address chemical problems, and understand the behaviour of atomic and molecular systems.

You'll continue to advance your knowledge of essential laboratory skills, by conducting independent experimental work and data analysis.

Essential Skills for Chemists

This module provides first year chemistry students with the broader academic and professional skills required to study chemistry at degree level. The module includes fundamental physics and mathematics, data analysis, computing skills, and searching and using the scientific literature. Students will also undertake a group project on the standards and values expected of a professional chemist.

The module has been designed to introduce students to varied methods of learning and teaching used throughout the programme including online self-led activities, lectures and group work.

20 credits

The chemical world around us: from biological chemistry to sustainability

Chemistry plays a crucial role in the world around us, acting as the backbone of fundamental biological processes and helping to create a sustainable future. This module explores how chemistry explains the principles behind the biology we experience in our day-to-day lives, and the contributions chemists can make to society, with a particular focus on sustainability.

You'll learn about the strong link between human activity, the biological world around us and sustainability. You'll also develop the ability to explain scientific concepts to a range of audiences, working in groups to produce infographics, videos and magazine articles.

Second yearSecond year

Chemistry Lab and Skills

This module integrates advanced practical work with digital fluency and professional development.

You'll refine your technical competence through a diverse range of experimental techniques across inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry. Beyond acquiring data, you'll focus on the critical evaluation of results, learning to draw evidence-based conclusions from your findings.

Complementing your laboratory skills, you'll develop an understanding of the growing role of digital chemistry. You'll utilise chemical databases to retrieve information and apply computational methods to model molecular systems and process experimental data.

We'll also explore chemistry's place in a commercial context, challenging you to transform a scientific concept into a business opportunity, while critically reflecting on your own professional development and career aspirations.

Chemical Structure and Reactivity

This module expands upon fundamental concepts established earlier in this course to investigate the relationship between chemical structure and reactivity.

You'll explore the diverse chemistry of main group elements and transition metals, applying concepts of symmetry and bonding to rationalise their behaviour in both molecular and solid-state systems. In parallel, you'll develop strategies to manipulate organic molecules, examining the mechanisms and selectivity that govern the reactions of key functional groups.

Measurement and Modelling of Chemical Systems

This module builds upon the physical and analytical chemistry foundations established earlier in the course to focus on the quantification and modelling of chemical systems.

You'll delve into the principles of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, applying theoretical models to understand the behaviour of chemical systems. You'll also develop the skills to interpret analytical data, using the principles of separation science and applied spectroscopy to elucidate the structures of both organic and inorganic compounds.

Further Core Chemistry

This module expands upon the core concepts established earlier in the course to provide a deeper insight into how chemists think, moving from observation to design and fundamental explanation.

You'll explore the logic of retrosynthetic analysis, learning to deconstruct complex organic targets to devise efficient synthetic strategies. This strategic approach extends to materials science, where you'll be introduced to polymer chemistry and the principles governing macromolecular properties.

In parallel, you'll investigate the mechanistic behaviour of transition metal complexes, providing a rigorous understanding of their reactivity. You'll also delve into the theory of spectroscopy, uncovering the fundamental quantum mechanical rules that dictate how light interacts with matter.

Biological Chemistry

This module explores the fundamental chemical principles that drive complex cellular processes.

You'll examine the relationship between the structure, folding and function of essential biological molecules. This will include the mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme catalysis, and the molecular mechanisms involved in DNA replication, transcription and translation.

You'll apply computational tools and interpret real-world data from modern spectroscopic and structural biology techniques to visualise and study biomolecular structure and interactions. By developing a mechanistic understanding of these processes, you'll gain an essential foundation for further study in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry.

Third yearThird year

Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills

Through this module you'll hone the skills and knowledge required of a graduate-level professional.

You'll undertake extended project work, which will include relating project work to the literature, setting project aims and objectives, planning and carrying out the work, and reporting it using disciplinary conventions.

You'll investigate how your academic studies relate to either research, society, or industry. You'll develop an understanding of where your degree could lead you and reflect on your career ambitions.You'll also undertake activities to develop the professional skills needed to complete applications for employment or further study.

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Building upon core principles established earlier in your degree, this module explores the frontiers of organic chemistry. You will examine the electronic and stereochemical frameworks used to predict reaction outcomes, alongside the physical-organic principles used to investigate reaction mechanisms. By engaging with modern synthetic methodologies, including catalytic transformations and the construction of complex molecular scaffolds, you will learn to devise viable routes for the synthesis of target molecules and assess the experimental evidence supporting proposed reaction mechanisms.

Advanced Physical Chemistry

Building upon core principles established earlier in your degree, this module explores the frontiers of physical chemistry. You will examine the mathematical models that underpin our understanding of matter alongside the advanced techniques used to characterise it. By critically analysing the interplay between measurement and modelling in complex systems, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the laws governing chemical behaviour, equipping you with the quantitative tools necessary to tackle advanced problems.

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Building upon core principles established earlier in your degree, this module explores the frontiers of inorganic chemistry, including the synthesis, properties and characterisation of inorganic compounds and materials. You will examine how fundamental aspects of structure and bonding govern the reactivity of coordination complexes and organometallic compounds as well as their magnetic, optical and catalytic properties. By investigating modern structure determination techniques, you will develop the skills required to rationalise the properties of diverse compounds, from molecular catalysts to advanced solid-state materials.

Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

This module explores the multidisciplinary frontier where chemistry meets biology. Medicinal chemistry has fundamentally reshaped global healthcare and extended life expectancy. Modern medicine extends beyond small molecule drugs, embracing chemical biology to develop DNA, RNA and protein-based therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics.

You'll investigate the molecular mechanisms of disease and evaluate the chemical tools used to probe complex biological systems.

Moving from theory to therapeutic application, you'll formulate strategies for the rational design and development of precise, personalised treatments.

You'll critically evaluate the synthetic routes used to develop organic, inorganic, and biopolymer-based drugs. You'll also explore cutting-edge concepts including bioorthogonal chemistry, combinatorial discovery, and the potential of sequencing and gene editing technologies.

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we will inform students and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Learning and assessment

Learning

To make sure you get the skills and knowledge that every chemist needs, you’ll learn through lectures, small group tutorials and workshops, practical sessions in the lab, and research projects.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Assessment

You’ll be assessed in a variety of ways, including laboratory work, coursework, online quizzes, examinations, essays and other written work.

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or a contextual offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

Access Sheffield offer

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification

ABB including Chemistry + B in the EPQ; ABB including Chemistry + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate

34, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, and B in the extended essay

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD in Applied Science (Basic, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science streams only) including specific Chemistry units

BTEC Diploma

DD in Applied Science + A in A Level Chemistry

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher

AAABB + B in Chemistry

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels

B + AA including Chemistry

Access to HE Diploma

The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject covering sufficient Chemistry units, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Applicants are considered individually and must provide a course syllabus

Routes for mature students

33, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry

DD in Applied Science + B in A Level Chemistry

AABBB + B in Chemistry

B + AB including Chemistry

The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject covering sufficient Chemistry units, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Applicants are considered individually and must provide a course syllabus

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school.

Graduate careers

You won’t be short of career options with a degree in chemistry from Sheffield. Our courses are designed to give you the skills that will help you succeed. Employers hire our graduates because of their ability to plan projects, work to deadlines, analyse data, and solve complex problems.

Whether you want to stay in the lab after you graduate or make use of your transferable skills, a chemistry degree from Sheffield will prepare you to help work on global challenges and develop innovative technologies and processes.

Our graduates go on to work in a variety of careers, including:

Pharmaceuticals

Consumer goods

Manufacturing

Data science

Computing and software development

Finance and consultancy

Public administration and policy

Education

Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as, AstraZeneca, Barclays, Croda, the Environment Agency, Fujitsu, GSK, HSBC, Lonza, PwC, Reckitt and Unilever.

Many of our graduates also choose to pursue a career in research and go on to do PhDs at some of the world's top 100 universities.

Department statistics

95% of our chemistry research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is leading the way with groundbreaking research and innovative teaching.

Our chemistry researchers are focusing on some of society’s most pressing challenges, from antimicrobial resistance to environmental sustainability. We collaborate closely with industry to find solutions and develop innovative new technologies. Many of our academics bring first-hand industrial and business experience to their teaching.

To help our students feel part of a community, the Chemistry Society (ChemSoc) organises activities ranging from guest lectures to the annual Chemistry Ball. Our students can also take part in an LGBT+ support group and a crafts group.

Facilities

Chemistry students are based in the Dainton and the Richard Roberts Buildings, which have classrooms, lecture theatres and three specialist teaching labs for organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Our labs are equipped with specialist analytical equipment, including nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and ultraviolet spectrometry, and gas- and size-exclusion chromatography.

We’re also home to state-of-the-art chemistry laboratories and several multi-million pound materials science facilities:

The Lord Porter Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory, which is used in studies ranging from energy transport in molecules and materials to artificial photosynthesis.

The Soft Matter Analytical Laboratory, where scientists can study samples that are 100 times smaller than a human hair.

The Sheffield Surface Analysis Centre, which is home to an array of state-of-the-art instrumentation.

University rankings

A world top-100 university

QS World University Rankings 2027 (82nd)

Number one in the Russell Group for student voice

92 per cent of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

University of the Year for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Number one Students' Union in the UK

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Number one for Students' Union

StudentCrowd 2025 University Awards

7th best University for Work Experience

Higherin 2026-27

Student profiles

What it's really like to study in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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Fees and funding

We have a fixed fee guarantee in place for undergraduate overseas students, meaning that your tuition fee will not increase during your studies. Tuition fees for undergraduate home students may increase during your studies in line with our Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer policy.

Tuition fees

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Additional costs

The annual fee for your undergraduate course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. These costs may increase due to price increases outside of the University’s control, if you defer entry or if you choose to change course.

Examples of what’s included and excluded in undergraduate fees

Funding your study

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a bursary, scholarship or loan to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.

Use our Student Funding Calculator to work out what you’re eligible for.

£2,500 per year scholarships for international students

We're offering automatic scholarships worth up to £10,000 to overseas fee-paying students starting their studies in September 2026 - no additional application required.

Placements and study abroad

Placements

You may have the opportunity to add an optional industrial placement year as part of your course, converting the three-year course to a four-year Degree with an Industrial Placement Year.

A placement year will help you to:

gain an insight into possible careers

develop a range transferable skills

build a professional network

get a feel for what you do and don’t like doing

add valuable work experience to your CV

gain experience of applying for jobs and interview practice

apply elements of academic learning in the workplace

If you opt to do an industrial placement year, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a placement with organisations across a range of industries. Our students have secured placements with organisations, including AstraZeneca, EDF Energy, GSK and PepsiCo.

Research experience

Develop your research skills through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme. This initiative gives you the opportunity to gain paid research experience, working in one of our research groups over the summer in an area of chemistry that you’re excited about.

Spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity that you will never forget.

You can apply to extend this course with a year abroad, usually between the second and third year. We have over 250 University partners worldwide. Popular destinations include Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Find out more on the Global Opportunities website.

University open days

We host five open days each year, usually in June, July, September, October and November. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation.

Open days: book your place

Online events

Join our online information sessions to find out more about different aspects of University life.

Online information sessions

Subject tasters

If you’re considering your post-16 options, our interactive subject tasters are for you. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from and you can attend sessions online or on campus.

Upcoming taster sessions

Offer holder days

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

Campus tours

Our weekly guided tours show you what Sheffield has to offer - both on campus and beyond. You can extend your visit with tours of our city, accommodation or sport facilities.

Campus tour: book your place

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