Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry,
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced
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Abbreviation:
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BMedChem, BMedChem Adv
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Home Faculty:
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Science
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Duration:
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4 years
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Total Credit Points:
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192
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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755, 755A
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UAC Code:
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757613, 757619
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CRICOS Code:
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016113D
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Overview
The Bachelor of 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 have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.
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
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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First Year
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CHEM101
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Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM102
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Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
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Spring
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6
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BIOL103
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Molecules, Cells and Organisms
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Spring
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6
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BMS 101
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Systemic Anatomy
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Autumn
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6
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STAT252
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Statistics for the Natural Sciences
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Spring
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6
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BMS 112
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Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems
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Spring
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6
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Plus two of the following subjects:
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BIOL104
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Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment
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Autumn
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6
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BMS 103
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Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise
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Autumn
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6
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MATH151
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General Mathematics 1A (if required)
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Autumn or Summer
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6
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MATH141
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Mathematics 1C Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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MATH187
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Mathematics 1A Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS141
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Fundamentals of Physics A
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Autumn
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6
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OR
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PHYS155
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Introduction to Biomedical Physics
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Autumn
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6
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The Mathematics subject to study is dependent on the level of Maths already achieved by the individual student (HSC or equivalent).
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Second Year
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CHEM211
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Inorganic Chemistry II
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM212
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Organic Chemistry II
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM213
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Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change
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Spring
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6
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CHEM214
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Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
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Spring
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6
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BIOL213
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Principles of Biochemistry
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Autumn
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6
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BIOL214
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The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
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Spring
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6
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BIOL215
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Introductory Genetics
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Spring
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6
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BMS 202
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Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms
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Autumn
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6
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Third Year
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CHEM320
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Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure
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Spring
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8
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CHEM321
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Organic Synthesis & Reactivity
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Spring
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8
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CHEM330
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Medicinal Chemistry
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Spring
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8
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CHEM350
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Principles of Pharmacology
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Autumn
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8
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CHEM364
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Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
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Autumn
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8
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Plus one of the following two subjects:
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BIOL320
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Molecular Cell Biology
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Autumn
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8
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BIOL303
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Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology
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Autumn
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8
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Fourth Year
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CHEM440
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Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
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Annual
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16
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CHEM460
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Medicinal Chemistry Project
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Annual
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32
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Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance in third and especially fourth year subjects.
Professional Recognition
Accreditation by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Other Information
The Degree Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Keller - School of Chemistry, Room 18.222, telephone: (02) 4221 4692, email: keller@uow.edu.au.
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