| Campus | Type ofplace | UAC code | Course duration | 2010 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | CSP | 429006 | 4F | 92.00 |
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and Chemistry.
Major studies: Biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology.
Minor studies: Students can complement the core program with a selection of elective courses to strengthen their knowledge in key areas. The Medicinal Chemistry electives list can be found at www.chem.unsw.edu.au/medchem.
Honours: The fourth (honours) year is an integral part of the degree and involves a research project which is combined with advanced coursework.
Career opportunities: Examples include positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in modern drug design, research-intensive institutes, government departments and in private business and, with further training, areas such as education and patent law.
Additional information: Enrolment in the B Medicinal Chemistry will provide a broad education across a range of relevant scientific disciplines, developing a strong grounding in advanced biological and chemical techniques with a particular emphasis on the medicinal sciences. The first year of this new four-year program will provide a solid foundation knowledge in some fundamental areas of science – chemistry, mathematics and biology – and Years 2 and 3 will focus on chemistry, pharmacology and biochemistry, with a number of recommended electives to provide a broader knowledge in relevant fields (physiology, biotechnology, genetics). The fourth (honours) year provides a substantial research experience which is integral to the overall degree and will hone an essential skill set for Medicinal Chemistry graduates who will be expected to perform in a research capacity when employed as medicinal chemists. UNSW has world-class teaching and research facilities in the faculties of Science and Medicine, which contribute to the teaching of the B Medicinal Chemistry.
UNSW is an exciting place to study science described in the 2010 Good Universities Guide as ‘one of the heavyweights of Australian higher education offering an intensive, rich tertiary experience’. For further information call the Science Student Centre on 9385 7788, email science@unsw.edu.au or visit www.science.unsw.edu.au.
Flexibility and choice of specialisations: UNSW offers a wide range of Science degrees with flexible or structured programs tailored to the needs and ambitions of students and to the knowledge and skills sought by employers. There are also Science degrees designed to provide a basis for professional accreditation. Specialised and vocational degrees in Science at UNSW include Aviation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Medical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Optometry and Psychology.
Talented students: UNSW offers high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in the Talented Student Program (TSP). The TSP is designed for first-year students. Students are invited to participate in the TSP on the basis of superior secondary performance (ATAR or equivalent and/or Science or Math Olympiad performance). As a guide students invited to participate in the TSP should have achieved an ATAR (or equivalent) exceeding the mid-90s. Participants in the TSP are appointed an academic mentor from a discipline of their choice: this is designed to facilitate participation in an active research group on campus, and to allow their participation in research (eg through summer programs, seminar series and other activities). Students in the TSP are also invited to regular meetings with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) to discuss progress, the potential tailoring of their program to suit their own interests/talents and/or accelerated progression.
Combined degrees: The following degree programs can be combined with Science: 424000 Commerce, 425014 Engineering, 425014 Computer Science, 426000 Law, 429001 Social Science, 429001 Arts, 422004 Music and 429002 Education.
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-off available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2010, no cut-off available. |