Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

You will discover all elements of the development of new medicines for human use when you study medicinal chemistry at UOW. You will explore 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. Learn to design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents and you train to monitor guidelines for testing drugs and analyse drug regulatory affairs and assess patent applications for new drugs.

On completion of this degree, you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or in research. You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields in this flexible yet rigorous program. You will be trained in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

You will learn core fundamentals across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which minors and electives to focus on from the second year.

You will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom. 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. Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections.

As a Dean's Scholar, you may be invited to participate in networking, enrichment and mentoring opportunities that will give you a valuable edge when entering the job market.

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

Fieldwork and practical work in modern labs.

Honours

Research project and major thesis in the final stages of the course.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.