Undergraduate
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a genuinely interdisciplinary program taught jointly by the Schools of Chemistry and Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences alongside the Pharmacology section of the School of Biomedical Sciences, covering the full journey of developing new pharmaceutical agents from concept to clinic. Students build a strong foundation in essential chemistry before layering on contemporary biology, biochemistry and pharmacology, learning drug candidate design, synthesis, biochemical testing, and the regulatory and ethical considerations involved in drug development. The fourth honours year provides substantial research experience emphasising the interdisciplinary, collaborative nature of medicinal chemistry, letting students progress seamlessly into further research degrees if they choose. It suits chemistry-minded students specifically interested in pharmaceutical drug design, positioning graduates for high demand roles in pharmaceutical companies both locally and globally, as well as broader science-based industries given the program's genuinely multidisciplinary skill set.
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Course structure
- Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program. Students in the Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) program are expected to complete the following requirements: 168 UOC Medicinal Chemistry courses - 108 UOC of core courses in Stages 1
- 2 and 3 - 12 UOC of electives from the List of Approved Electives defined below - 48 UOC Honours year 12 UOC Free Electives . These courses can be taken from any Faculty of the University at any stage of your program. 12 UOC General Education courses . Please see the rules regarding General Education below. These courses can be taken at any stage in your program. Please click the Sample Programs link below to view a typical enrolment pattern for this program
Admissions
UNSW Students may be granted Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) which may or may not reduce the amount of learning required to achieve a degree at UNSW. Generally, RPL is only granted based on the completion of tertiary-level studies, but in exceptional circumstances may also include non-formal or informal learning such as professional experience. RPL will not be granted based on partly completed tertiary courses. All applications for RPL at UNSW are subject to UNSW Recognition of Prior Learning (Coursework Programs) Policy and Procedures. Students seeking credit for courses completed at another university are required to submit documentary evidence (course outlines, academic transcripts) to support their application, and to nominate the course(s) for which they seek credit. In addition, the following conditions apply for all UNSW Science programs (including the Science component of...
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