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Master of Medicinal Chemistry | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Medicinal Chemistry |
Abbreviation: | MMedChem |
UOW Course Code: | 466 |
CRICOS Code: | 097263G |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
There is currently a high demand for graduates in Medicinal Chemistry. The Master of Medicinal Chemistry degree provides vocational training, together with specialised coursework and a small research project.
Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these preparatory subjects.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in medicinal chemistry. | ||||||
| 2 | Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to medicinal chemistry. | ||||||
| 3 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with medicinal chemistry. | ||||||
| 4 | Design and evaluate hypotheses and methodologies by the performance of experiments. | ||||||
| 5 | Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | ||||||
| 6 | Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflection. | ||||||
| 7 | Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Medicinal Chemistry, candidates must successfully complete 96 credit points as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM812 | Contemporary Organic Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| CHEM814 | Contemporary Analytical Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline based subjects (CHEM). | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| For students who commenced year one in Spring session, please see Academic Program Director (APD) for subject advice | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CHEM944 | Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | 12 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| Students with a WAM of 75% or above | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students with a WAM of 60%-74%, select 2 of the following 3 subjects to total 24cp for Spring Session, Year 2; | |||
| CHEM910 | Research Skills Training | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020, Summer 2020/2020 |
| CHEM930 | Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry | 12 | Spring |
| CHEM993 | Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity | 12 | Spring |
| Students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24cp from the following list of management subjects; | |||
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in medicinal chemistry. | |||
| 2 Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to medicinal chemistry. | |||
| 3 Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with medicinal chemistry. | |||
| 4 Design and evaluate hypotheses and methodologies by the performance of experiments. | |||
| 5 Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | |||
| 6 Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflection. | |||
| 7 Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions. | |||
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM812 | Contemporary Organic Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| CHEM814 | Contemporary Analytical Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline based subjects (CHEM).If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| For students who commenced year one inSpring session, please see Academic Program Director (APD) for subject advice | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CHEM944 | Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | 12 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| Students with a WAM of 75% or above | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students with a WAM of 60%-74%, select 2 of the following 3 subjects to total 24cp for Spring Session, Year 2; | |||
| CHEM910 | Research Skills Training | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021, Summer 2020/2021 |
| CHEM930 | Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry | 12 | Not available in 2020 |
| CHEM993 | Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity | 12 | Spring |
| Students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24cp from the following list of management subjects; | |||
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Theory and Practice | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Other Information
Further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au