The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a multidisciplinary degree combining contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and essential chemistry. This course covers all aspects of new drug design and development, from initial concept to clinical stages. It includes designing and synthesising novel drug candidates, understanding their biochemical effects, testing regimes, and considering regulatory and ethical issues. In the honours year, students undertake a supervised research project, further enhancing their expertise and preparing them for advanced roles in the field of medicinal chemistry.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. The...
Toxicologists are specialist scientists who study how exposure to chemicals, biological substances, and other toxins can impact the health of human...
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
A Medicinal Chemist researches and develops new pharmaceutical compounds to treat diseases and improve human health. You might work in laboratories...
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