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Selected courseMedicinal Chemistry
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
- Sciences
English language and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly expected. Required grades differ by university. International GCSEs are not automatically treated as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Chemistry
Chemistry is usually required, with Mathematics, Biology or Physics alongside it.
- Mathematics
Chemistry is usually required, with Mathematics, Biology or Physics alongside it.
- Biology
Chemistry is usually required, with Mathematics, Biology or Physics alongside it.
- Physics
Chemistry is usually required, with Mathematics, Biology or Physics alongside it.
University courses
- Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry is usually required, with Mathematics, Biology or Physics alongside it.
- Pharmacy
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biochemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Chemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Chemist
Common route. This is a chemistry degree with a medicines focus.
- Biochemist
Alternative route. Useful where the role needs chemical design rather than only biological lab work.
- Pharmacist
Related, but not enough on its own. It does not qualify you as a pharmacist.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.