| |
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry,
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced
Overview
Medicinal Chemistry is a specialist four-year Honours degree which provides students with an excellent training in modern techniques of chemical science applied to medicine. This includes specialised courses in drug discovery and design, using both rational, computer-aided and bioprospecting approaches. It also gives students the training in physiology, pharmacology and other areas needed to understand the effects of disease states on the human body and the role of drugs and other ways of chemical intervention. 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.
The fourth year Honours program gives students exposure to advanced medicinal chemistry laboratory techniques, research experience and training in advanced medicinal chemistry applications.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (755):
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 85 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced (755A):
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 90 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics. Students who had not completed Chemistry and/or Biology at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics (Band 4) may take a special mathematics subject in the first year or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer Session prior to commencement of the course.
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (755):
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced (755A):
Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges. For further information refer to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Advanced (741A) and consult the Degree Coordinator.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year |
|
|
|
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Foundations of Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 |
BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles & Systems |
Spring |
6 |
Plus one of the following two subjects: |
BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity & Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS103 |
Human Growth, Nutrition & Exercise |
Autumn |
6 |
Plus one of the following two subjects: |
MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
Autumn or Summer |
6 |
PHYS131 |
Physics for Environmental & Life Sciences |
Autumn |
6 |
Second Year |
| CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical & Environmental Chemistry II |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
Spring |
6 |
BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
Autumn |
6 |
Third Year |
|
|
| CHEM320 |
Biological Chemistry |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis & Reactivity |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM330 |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
Autumn |
8 |
| CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 |
BIOL320 |
Molelcular Cell Biology |
Autumn |
8 |
BIOL303 |
Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology |
|
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
| CHEM440 |
Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry |
Annual |
16 |
| CHEM460 |
Medicinal Chemistry Project |
Annual |
32 |
*Restricted access: Credit average minimum entry requirement |
Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance in 3rd and especially 4th year subjects.
Professional Recognition
Accreditation by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or telephone 4221 3481
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science
The Degree Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Keller, Room 18.222, telephone: 4221 4692, email: keller@uow.edu.au
|
| |
