Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)

This coursework program provides training in medicinal chemistry, an area where there is currently a high demand for graduates. The program consists of coursework in medicinal chemistry with the option of a research project and/or a major research literature assignment should satisfactory progress be recorded. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science (SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects, as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

CHEM930

Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

Spring

12

CHEM944

Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry

Autumn

12

Plus two subjects (24cp) selected from:

CHEM914

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Autumn

12

CHEM964

Elucidating Molecular Structure

Autumn

12

CHEM992

Bioinformatics and Biological Chemistry

Spring

12

CHEM993

Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity

Spring

12

Possible substitutions:

CHEM915

Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Project

Annual, Autumn, or Spring

12

CHEM919

Literature Report in Chemistry

Annual, Autumn, or Spring

12

Further Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: science-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 30 October, 2012