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Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)

Understand what causes diseases. Develop life-changing medicines. Learn to protect your discoveries.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
80
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 084858K
UOW: 1773

Overview

Medicinal chemists design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents, monitor guidelines for testing drugs, and analyse drug regulatory affairs, assess patent applications for new drugs, inform policy on public health and teach in tertiary institutions.

The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) provides excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

To support your learning, you will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built sciences teaching facility in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus or out in the field.

Built into the fourth year of the course, honours includes a substantial piece of independent research in medicinal chemistry, under the supervision of a leading researcher, together with other advanced course work, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.

See the course handbook for more information.

On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, government agencies (health, veterinary, agriculture, food and drug administration), and research organisations.

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Careers

  • Healthcare Educator
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Medical Scientist
  • Medical Services Manager
  • Pathology Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Technical Writer
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The degree structure is designed to meet the qualifying standards of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Students who meet the course requirements will be eligible for corporate membership as Chartered Chemists.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19344 (2025)$154752 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$19344 (2026)$154752 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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