Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry is a specialist four-year degree which provides students with an excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to medicine. This includes specialized courses in drug discovery and design, using both rational, computer-aided and bioprospecting approaches. It also gives students training in physiology, pharmacology and other areas needed to understand the effects if disease states on the human body and the role of drugs and other ways of chemical intervention. Recent graduates of the degree have readily found excellent employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors.

The BMedChem program is four years full-time with a workload of 48 credit points per year, but it is possible to undertake the course part-time. Honours is awarded on performance at the end of the fourth year. Advanced entry to the degree program may also be considered.

Students not admitted directly into the program may gain admission via the BSc program subject to satisfactory performance in first year, prerequisite considerations, and approval of the Dean.

Course Structure