Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Medicinal chemists design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents, monitor guidelines for testing drugs and analyse drug regulatory affairs, assess patent applications for new drugs, and teach in tertiary institutions.
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) provides excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
During the fourth (Honours) year of this degree, you will undertake a substantial piece of independent research in Medicinal Chemistry, under the supervision of a leading researcher, together with other course work. Participate in practical classes in our purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the campus or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.
On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies (health, agriculture, food and drug administration), or research organisations.
Areas of study
Students will study foundational subjects in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Some of the topics you will study include antibiotics, anti-cancer agents, anti-viral agents, and anti-inflammatory agents. You will gain skills in synthesis, spectroscopy, computer modelling, and biological testing.
Career opportunities
Analytical chemist, bioanalytical scientist, biochemist, biomedical researcher, chemist, clinical trial coordinator, drug regulation officer, food chemist, molecular biologist, pharmaceuticals research, quality control chemist, materials scientist, medical researcher, patent officer, synthetic chemist, toxicologist, waste control, pollution regulation.
Professional recognition
The degree structure is designed to meet the qualifying standards of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Students who meet the course requirements will be eligible for corporate membership as Chartered Chemists.
Practical experience
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) incorporates field and laboratory studies at all levels, providing extensive opportunities for hands-on learning.
Honours
Research project and major thesis in the final stages of the course.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry. Students without at least Mathematics (Band 4) must pass an approved mathematics subject during their degree.
Recommended studies: Any 4 units of science.
Bridging courses in Chemistry are offered in February each year.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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