Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)

The minimum score for guaranteed entry is a Selection Rank of 80. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive, such as those based on the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes.

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.

On completion, graduates will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, government agencies (health, veterinary, agriculture, food and drug administration), and research organisations. Specific roles include Analytical Chemist, Toxicologist, Regulatory Scientist, Clinical Research Associate, Forensic Scientist, Pharmacokineticist, and Radiopharmaceutical/Synthetic Chemist, among others.

Yes. Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly encouraged to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year before commencing the degree.

For Autumn Session 2026, the application deadlines are: Domestic (UAC Early Bird) by 30 September 2025, International by 9 December 2025, Domestic (direct) by 31 December 2025, and Domestic (UAC final round) by 29 January 2026. The session starts on 2 March 2026.