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Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)
Overview
Medicinal Chemistry is a three-year 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 who meet the criteria are eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Honours program.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 80 (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
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year
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| 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 |
BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles & Systems |
Spring |
6 |
MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
Autumn/ Summer |
6 |
Plus one of the following subjects: |
BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity & Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS103 |
Human Growth, Nutrition & Exercise |
Autumn |
6 |
Plus other elective subjects to give a total credit point value of 48, at least 6 of which should be one of the following: |
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
PHYS131 |
Physics for Environmental & Life Sciences
(Strongly recommended) |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
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 |
Core |
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| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From genome to structure |
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 |
Options |
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Plus one of the following subjects: |
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| CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 |
| CHEM340 |
Chemistry Laboratory Project
(Restricted Access: Credit average minimum requirement) |
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8 |
| BIOL303 |
Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
Spring |
8 |
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator
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Honours
If the required academic standard is attained the BSc(Medicinal Chemistry) student may transfer to the B Medicinal Chemistry fourth Honours year. This consists of special coursework plus a research project.
Professional Recognition
This degree structure is designed basically to meet the qualifying standards of the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute, and students meeting the course requirements will be eligible for corporate membership of the Institute as Chartered Chemists.
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 |
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