Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

For Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, tuition fees are 9,800 GBP per year.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Overview

Study pharmaceutical chemistry to develop skills that will open doors to rewarding opportunities in a range of industries. You’ll learn how AI accelerates the drug discovery process, search for ways to combat diseases and viruses, and be at the forefront of medical research. Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme is designed to equip you with the practical laboratory experience and employability skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field.

From pharmacology and biochemistry to cancer chemotherapy, inorganic chemistry, and spectroscopy, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the principles shaping modern drug discovery and development. You’ll explore how drugs are designed and optimised from lead compounds, uncover their modes of action and pharmacology, and learn how they progress from clinical trials to large-scale manufacture.

Our innovative teaching approach blends lectures, tutorials, augmented reality, and lab simulations, ensuring you develop the critical skills to tackle real-world challenges as a pharmaceutical chemist. In your final year, you’ll put your knowledge into practice by conducting an independent research project, guided by expert supervisors. Whether lab-based or literature-focused, this experience will prepare you for a career at the forefront of pharmaceutical science.

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving graduates Associate Member status.

Queen Mary University of London, with roots dating to 1785 and a current student body of about 32,000, is a major London-based university that blends historic traditions with modern research and teaching. Located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Queen Mary hosts approximately 13,120 international students and offers an extensive portfolio of 703 programs across humanities, law, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Its central London setting provides unrivalled cultural, professional and networking opportunities.

The university is known for strong professional programs, research impact and industry links, offering students access to clinical placements, legal clinics, laboratories and entrepreneurial support. Small-group teaching and diverse seminar options complement large lectures, while dedicated career services, internships and mentorship programs help students prepare for competitive job markets. Research-active faculties support postgraduate study and collaborative projects with global partners.

Life at Queen Mary is shaped by London’s vibrant student scene, from arts and dining to industry events and volunteering. Comprehensive international student support, language assistance and accommodation services ease the transition for newcomers. Prospective international applicants should check program-specific entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and early application deadlines to make the most of study and professional pathways in a dynamic global city.