University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationMedicinal Chemistry covers all elements of the development of new medicines for human use, including the isolation of new medicinal agents from natural sources, the design and synthesis of new drugs, and understanding the cause of diseases at the molecular level.
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.
On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies (health, agriculture, food and drug administration), or research organisations.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Students may gain admission to UOW on the basis of an interview and completed portfolio that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework, including portfolios from a Big Picture Education Australia school.
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 80 or an IB of 29.
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES
The University assumes students will have studied Mathematics and any two units of science.
The university recommends that students study Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry and Biology.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Certificate IV will be considered for admission to this degree.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE
Students wishing to undertake this course, but who do not meet academic requirements are advised to apply for a pathway program that UOW recognises, such as a UOW College pathway program or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Pharmacologist
Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. The...
Toxicologist
Toxicologists are specialist scientists who study how exposure to chemicals, biological substances, and other toxins can impact the health of human...
Pharmaceutical Scientist
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
Medicinal Chemist
A Medicinal Chemist researches and develops new pharmaceutical compounds to treat diseases and improve human health. You might work in laboratories...
About University of Wollongong
UOW is young, dynamic and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities.
The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one per cent of universities in the world.
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We’re globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks equal 70th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the THE Impact rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition to our research impact, we produce some of the world’s most employable graduates, by anticipating emergent industries and future jobs to prepare them for the future of work. Our graduates are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready for multicultural workplaces.
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