Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

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Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (BSc) - Undergraduate, University of York

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HomeStudy at YorkUndergraduateCourses 2027/28Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (BSc)

BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

Study the chemistry of biological systems, from the molecular basis of disease to the pharmaceutical products that fight it.

Year of entry: 2027/28

Overview

Course content

Teaching and assessment

Entry requirements

UCAS code

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Start date

September 2027

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3 years full-time

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Full entry requirements

School/department

Department of Chemistry

UK (home) fees

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Why study Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at York?

Explore chemistry at the heart of biology and medicine. Develop specialist knowledge of the chemical approaches used to understand and target disease at a molecular level.

Develop your practical chemistry skills in our specialist teaching laboratories. Master the art of practical chemistry in our outstanding teaching laboratory. Gain hands-on experience using professional equipment to carry out experiments safely and develop the skills you'll need as a chemist.

Learn through research-led teaching. Combine practical and classroom learning to develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed to apply chemistry to biological and medical challenges.

Become an adaptable chemist. Graduate ready for careers across innovation-driven sectors, including drug discovery, technology, medicine and research.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Study on a course recognised by the professional body for the chemical sciences, partially fulfilling the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.

8th for Chemistry

in the Complete University Guide, 2027.

9th in the UK for Chemistry

in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2027.

2nd in the Russell Group

for 'Assessment and feedback' among universities included for Chemistry in the National Student Survey (NSS), 2025.

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Jenny, Chemistry student. Read Jenny's blog post.

You will study 360 credits over the duration of your course:

Year 1 - Four core modules and two skills and practical modules

Year 2 - Three core modules, two skills and practical modules and one option module

Year 3 - Three core modules, one option module and a 40-credit research project

You will take a set of core modules, each of which integrates the major areas of Chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, theoretical, analytical and biological.

You'll begin with themes of structure and bonding, and chemical change and reactivity, with practical courses complementing the lectures, and then take interdisciplinary modules that introduce key chemical principles in the areas of spectroscopic analysis, bonding and chemical change, and chemical reactivity and mechanisms.

You will carry out experiments in analytical and physical chemistry, and a two-week integrated chemistry project as an introduction to research.

Core modules

You will study six core modules:

Foundations of Chemistry 1

Foundations of Chemistry 2

Introductory Skills and Practical 1

Foundations of Chemistry 3

Foundations of Chemistry 4

Introductory Skills and Practical 2

Academic integrity module

In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.

This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.

This module will:

define academic integrity and academic misconduct

provide interactive exercises to help you to assess whether you've understood the concepts

provide answers to FAQs and links to useful resources.

A significant proportion of your second year is made up of core Chemistry modules and practical work which is common to all our Chemistry courses. Your specialist module Genes to Proteins provides a detailed overview of molecular biology – a field which over the last 50 years has transformed biological chemistry.

Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1

Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 2

Advanced Skills and Practical 1

Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 3

Advanced Skills and Practical 2

Genes to Proteins

Elective modules

You may be able to replace one option module with an elective module, studying a complementary subject, a language or an interdisciplinary topic.

You will continue your studies through a series of core modules in advanced inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The specialist module Chemistry and Disease covers some key aspects of medicinal chemistry and biomedicine to build advanced theoretical and applied knowledge for chemists and biochemists.

You will also carry out a research project focusing on biological or medicinal chemistry, which may be undertaken in our Biological Chemistry (YSBL) research group.

You will study five core modules:

BSc Research Project

Chemistry and Disease

Frontiers of Chemistry 1

Frontiers of Chemistry 2

Frontiers of Chemistry 3

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Study abroad

There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:

Explore global opportunities

Placements

You can apply to spend a year in industry as part of this course.

Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (with a year in industry) (MChem)

Learning outcomes

Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes for this course

Demonstrate learning and problem solving skills through the acquisition and application of a broad range of fundamental chemical principles and knowledge.

Apply fundamental chemical principles and knowledge to the in-depth study of chemical science specialisms and the solution of problems therein.

Design and safely conduct chemical experiments through an effective risk assessment. Accurately document and record experiments to enable the effective synthesis of chemical compounds and analysis of physical measurements, of both a quantitative and qualitative nature.

Interpret experimental data by using mathematical skills, chemical knowledge, information technology and scientific conventions.

Effectively articulate scientific principles, experimental results and research findings in a way that is accessible to a variety of audiences through written, oral and other formats.

Independently, or as part of a group, plan, design and conduct an open-ended investigative research project to consolidate and extend knowledge and understanding of chemistry.

Demonstrate employability skills such as teamworking, commercial awareness, self-management and creativity and be equipped to work in a professional manner in their future careers in a range of areas including chemistry.

Add a year abroad

Spend a year working on a research project at one of our partner universities in countries all over the world

Add a year in industry

Spend a year working on a research project in industry, apply your academic knowledge and improve your employability

Add a year in York

Spend a year working on a research project at York with one of our internationally-recognised laboratories

The fees and funding information here is for students starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.

Annual tuition fees

UK (home)

International and EU

The UK government has announced its intention to increase tuition fees from £9,790 to £10,050 for the 2027/8 academic year. We expect this to apply to new UK (home) undergraduate students starting their studies in September 2027.

UK (home) or international fees?

The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Fees for subsequent years

UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.

International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

More information

For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2027/28 throughout the year.

UK government loans

UK scholarships and bursaries

International scholarships

Country-specific funding

US loans

Departmental funding

Department of Chemistry scholarships

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

Free online courses

Get a taste of university-level study on one of York's free short courses, including our award-winning subject course, 'Exploring everyday chemistry'.

York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial

Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.

See why York is rated Gold for teaching

Explore our research performance

* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Teaching format

Lectures

Lectures range from the traditional 'chalk and talk' to the use of digital presentations. Where possible we include demonstrations and encourage audience participation through chemical quizzes and voting.

The size of lectures varies from 200 students to as few as 20 for some option modules. All teaching is done by our academic staff - many of whom are at the forefront of their fields and will discuss the latest developments in their area.

Tutorials

Tutorials are our smallest group teaching sessions and are usually one hour in length. Up to five students join a college tutor who is a specialist in the subject. Tutorials develop a wide range of skills including:

problem-solving

scientific writing

presentation skills

Tutorials help to reinforce topics covered in lectures, and offer an opportunity to discuss aspects of the subject which interest you and ask about any problems encountered in your reading.

Workshops

Up to 25 chemists in the same teaching college are divided into small groups to work through problem sheets, usually over one or two hours.

Laboratory work

The chemistry concepts you learn in lectures will help you build practical laboratory and professional skills. Throughout the course, most of your work will be assessed continuously rather than through final exams. You will develop skills that are valuable for careers in chemistry, research, and other jobs that involve data analysis, IT, and problem-solving.

In the laboratory, you will learn how to make and analyse chemical compounds, take accurate measurements, and work safely. You will also attend computer-based sessions where you will learn skills such as carrying out risk assessments, using software to process and analyse data, finding information in chemistry databases, coding, and writing scientific reports.

During the first two years, you will gradually build your laboratory skills, starting with basic techniques and progressing to more advanced research methods. You will also take part in group research projects, where you will use these skills to solve real research problems with guidance from staff.

In the later years of the degree, especially in the final year of a BSc or the final two years of an MChem, you will spend much more time on original research projects. These projects allow you to specialise in areas of chemistry that interest you and match the department's research strengths.

Timetabled activities

In your first year, you can expect:

9-10 hours per week

1 hour per week

2-3 hours per week

Practicals

6 hours per week

These figures are representative of a typical week. Your contact hours will vary throughout the year due to your module choices, non-compulsory classes, exam periods and changes to scheduled activities.

Outside your timetabled hours, you'll study independently. This may include preparation for classes, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.

In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.

Teaching location

You will be based in the Department of Chemistry on Campus West. Your teaching will mostly take place in the Department, with some classroom sessions elsewhere on Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.

Assessment and feedback

You'll be assessed in a number of different ways, depending on the modules you study. Forms of assessment include:

examinations

practical work

open book assessments

presentations

We pride ourselves on delivering useful written and verbal feedback to all of our students. Whenever you complete an assessment, you will receive feedback on its good and bad points, and guidance on how you can improve further.

You'll also receive feedback on assignments which don't count towards your final grade, helping you to understand your strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Careers and skills

Although the majority of our graduates progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.

About 40 graduates per year stay in the Department or join other universities to work for higher degrees. Most are involved in collaborative research projects, many with chemical companies.

Career opportunities

Innovative medicines graduate

Fuels technology chemist

Production chemist engineer

Products research scientist

Business services graduate

Patent attorney

Regulatory officer

Transferable skills

Team working

Self management

Application of IT and numeracy

Problem solving

Communication and literacy

Business and customer awareness

Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we'll help you find your career advantage.

Qualification

A levels

AAB including A in Chemistry plus one other science/mathematics

AAA including A in Chemistry

We accept the following science/mathematics subjects: Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Psychology.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

39 credits at Distinction including at least 15 in Chemistry-related units, 15 in a second Science (Biology, Mathematics or Physics) and 6 at Merit or higher.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus all 5 Chemistry units: 10,13,14,18, and 19.

We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.

European Baccalaureate

80% overall, including a minimum grade of 85% in Chemistry

International Baccalaureate

35 points including grade 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level and 5 in another science/mathematics at Higher Level, or 36 points including grade 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level

T levels

We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Chemistry has been taken.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Depending on your combination of qualifications Advanced Highers - A or B in Chemistry plus

Scottish Highers - ABBB or BBBB

We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

International foundation programme

Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

Other international qualifications

Equivalent qualifications from your country

Alternative offers

Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.

Criteria

Adjustment

Widening participation

ABC including A in Chemistry

ACC including A in Chemistry plus an additional science/mathematics

This is conditional upon successful completion of the WP programme including the YorJourney module (Black Access Programme, Next Step York) or successful completion of Realising Opportunities More about widening participation.

Contextual offer

ABB including grade A in Chemistry

ABC including grade A in Chemistry plus an additional science/mathematics.

If you achieve B or higher in the EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Minimum requirement

IELTS (Academic)

6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Other English language qualifications

To see what other language tests we can accept and the scores required, visit our IELTS equivalences webpage and click on the IELTS requirement for your chosen course.

We also accept various school-leaving certificates to meet our English Language requirements. Please visit our country-specific information for further details.

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

To apply to York, you'll need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

How to apply

We consider all applications on their own merits so the exact nature of offers can vary to match individual cases. For example, offers will be influenced by:

the content of your UCAS application and personal statement

any extenuating circumstances

Next steps

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions

Dr Will Unsworth

chemistry@york.ac.uk

Department

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