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

Chemistry is central to solving the world’s most pressing challenges – from clean energy and climate change to food security and new medicines. At Nottingham, you’ll examine these global issues through the lens of sustainable chemistry, gaining the practical, digital, and professional skills needed to make a real-world impact.

Medicinal and biological chemistry explores the interplay between chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of human disease and drug design.

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers, including pioneers in green chemistry and AI-driven discovery. Our curriculum is designed with industry input and student collaboration, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing world. 

The School of Chemistry at Nottingham is one of the largest in the UK. Our award-winning Carbon Neutral Laboratory enables world-leading research in sustainable chemistry, supporting our mission to develop innovative solutions for a greener future. 

Taught by active researchers, you’ll develop critical thinking and apply sustainable chemistry to real problems. Our students build valuable laboratory experience, data analysis and communication skills along with an understanding of chemistry’s wider impact – all qualities that employers highly value.

The course draws on the school’s research strengths in areas such as energy, sustainability and materials discovery. Our expert teaching staff use chemistry as a method to tackle global challenges.  

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Course highlights

* You’ll gain hands-on lab experience, work on group projects, and develop transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, and data literacy.

* We have been recognised for innovation in chemistry education and research excellence.


* Our courses are co-created with students and industry to ensure they’re relevant, flexible, and future-focused.\
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Proven results


* We’re ranked 9th in the UK and top 100 in the world for chemistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

* The average starting salary for School of Chemistry undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £31,186 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).