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International Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry) | 2017
This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.
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
The Medicinal Chemistry major for the International Bachelor of Science requires the successful completion of the following subjects as indicated in the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 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 2017/2018 |
| Year 2 | |||
| 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 |
| Year 3 | |||
| CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| CHEM374 | Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| Plus, 12 credit points of 300 level subjects from the Science or General Schedule. | 12 | ||
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: 10 November, 2016