2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry, |
Abbreviation: |
BMedChem, |
Home Faculty: |
Science |
Duration: |
Four years |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
755, 755A |
UAC Code: |
757613, 757619 |
CRICOS Code: |
016113D |
Overview
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry is a specialist four year Honours degree which provides students with outstanding training opportunities in modern techniques of chemical science applied to medicine. This includes specialised courses in drug discovery and design, using 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 Bachelor of Science 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.
This degree represents an excellent foundation for students considering post graduate studies in medicine or other health areas. Many of our past graduates have been successful in obtaining entry into these post graduate degrees.
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 Mathematics subject (usually 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
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
First Year | |||
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 | |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 | |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 | |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Plus two of the following subjects: | |||
Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment |
Autumn |
6 | |
Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise |
Autumn |
6 | |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
Autumn or Summer |
6 | |
Mathematics 1C Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
Autumn |
6 | |
OR | |||
Introduction to Biomedical Physics |
Autumn |
6 | |
The Mathematics subject to study is dependent on the level of Maths already achieved by the individual student (HSC or equivalent). | |||
Second Year | |||
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 | |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
Spring |
6 | |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 | |
Introductory Genetics |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
Autumn |
6 | |
Third Year | |||
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 | |
Organic Synthesis & Reactivity |
Spring |
8 | |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Spring |
8 | |
Principles of Pharmacology |
Autumn |
8 | |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 | |
Plus one of the following two subjects: | |||
Molecular Cell Biology |
Autumn |
8 | |
Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology |
Autumn |
8 | |
Fourth Year | |||
Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry |
Annual |
16 | |
Medicinal Chemistry Project |
Annual |
32 | |
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 Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Keller (Autumn Session), Room 18.222, Telephone 4221 4692, email paul_keller@uow.edu.au and Dr Carolyn Dillon (Spring Session), Room 18.129, Telephone 4221 4930, email carolynd@uow.edu.au