University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher Education The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) provides excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic agents. During the fourth (Honours) year of this degree, you will undertake a substantial piece of independent research in Medicinal Chemistry, under the supervision of a leading researcher, together with other course work.On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies (health, agriculture, food and drug administration), or research organisations.
Medicinal chemists design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents, monitor guidelines for testing drugs and analyse drug regulatory affairs, assess patent applications for new drugs, and teach in tertiary institutions.Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 80.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Pharmacologist
Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. The...
Toxicologist
Toxicologists are specialist scientists who study how exposure to chemicals, biological substances, and other toxins can impact the health of human...
Pharmaceutical Scientist
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
Medicinal Chemist
A Medicinal Chemist researches and develops new pharmaceutical compounds to treat diseases and improve human health. You might work in laboratories...
Medical Chemist
A Medical Chemist conducts research and development on pharmaceuticals to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality. You might work in a laborator...
About University of Wollongong
Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born. From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.
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