Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)

Abbreviation:

BSc (Med Chem)

Home Faculty:

Science

Duration:

3 years

Total Credit Points:

144

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

742

UAC Code:

757624

CRICOS Code:

003283D

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (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 75 (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 HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.

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

      

CHEM101

Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry

Autumn

6

CHEM102

Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life

Spring

6

BIOL103

Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Spring

6

BMS 101

Systemic Anatomy

Autumn

6

STAT252

Statistics for the Natural Sciences

Spring

6

BMS 112

Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems

Spring

6

Plus two of the following subjects:

BIOL104

Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment

Autumn

6

BMS 103

Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise

Autumn

6

MATH151

General Mathematics 1A (if required)

Autumn or Summer

6

MATH141

Mathematics 1C Part 1

Autumn

6

MATH187

Mathematics 1A Part 1

Autumn

6

PHYS141

Fundamentals of Physics A

Autumn

6

OR

      

PHYS155

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

      

CHEM211

Inorganic Chemistry II

Autumn

6

CHEM212

Organic Chemistry II

Autumn

6

CHEM213

Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change

Spring

6

CHEM214

Analytical and 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

BMS 202

Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms

Autumn

6

Third Year

      

Core

      

CHEM320

Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure

Spring

8

CHEM321

Organic Synthesis and Reactivity

Spring

8

CHEM330

Medicinal Chemistry

Spring

8

CHEM350

Principles of Pharmacology

Autumn

8

CHEM364

Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy

Autumn

8

Options

    

Plus one of the following subjects:

    

CHEM314

Instrumental Analysis

Autumn

8

CHEM340

Chemistry Laboratory Project (Restricted Entry)

Autumn, Spring or Summer

8

BIOL303

Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology

Autumn

8

BIOL320

Molecular Cell Biology

Autumn

8

Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator

    

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, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3481.

Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/.

The Degree Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Keller - Department of Chemistry, Room 18.222, telephone (02) 4221 4692, email: keller@uow.edu.au.