- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Medicinal Chemistry
Major Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with chemistry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with the design and synthesis of medicinal agents, their mode of action and their biological interactions.
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with chemistry, including medicinal chemistry, by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems.
- Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media.
- Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Level | |||
| SCIE102 | International Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
| Students who achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select Option A. All other students must select Option B. | |||
| Option A: | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| Option B: | |||
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter# | 6 | Summer |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 18 | ||
| # CHEM106 does not count towards the 144 cp required to complete this degree. | |||
| 200-Level | |||
| SCIE202 | Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM213 | Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 18 | ||
| 300-Level | |||
| CHEM350 | Principles of Pharmacology | 8 | Autumn |
| CHEM364 | Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy | 8 | Autumn |
| One-elective subject towards the Major | 8 | ||
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 24 | ||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||
For students enrolled in the International Bachelor of Science (Honours) you are also required to complete the following 48 credit points to conclude the Honours year of the program.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400-Level | |||
| SCIE403 | International Bachelor of Science Honours Project | 36 | Annual |
| SCIE404 | Research Frontiers in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus an additional subject towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credit Points for Honours Year | 48 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 14 November, 2014