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Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
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AccreditedCourse Content
Molecules, Cells and Genes
Level 1 core course
Applied Biomolecular Sciences
Level 1 core course
Higher Chemistry 1A (Medicinal): Atoms, Molecules and Energy
Level 1 core course
Higher Chemistry 1B (Medicinal): Elements, Compounds and Life
Level 1 core course
Introductory Medicinal Chemistry
Level 1 core course
Mathematics for Life Sciences
Level 1 core course
Statistics for Life and Social Sciences
Level 1 core course
Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced)
Level 2 core course
Principles of Molecular Biology (Advanced)
Level 2 core course
Physical Chemistry: Molecules, Energy and Change
Level 2 core course
Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms and Biomolecules
Level 2 core course
Analytical Chemistry: Essential Methods
Level 2 core course
Introductory Pharmacology and Toxicology
Level 2 core course
Organic Chemistry: Modern Synthetic Strategies
Level 3 core course
Medicinal Organic Chemistry
Level 3 core course
Advanced Analytical Methods
Level 3 core course
Drug Discovery, Design and Development
Level 3 core course
Molecular Pharmacology
Level 3 core course
Genetics
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Microbial Genetics
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Immunology
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Commercial Biotechnology
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Bacteria and Disease
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Molecular Frontiers
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Molecular Biology of Proteins
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Human Biochemistry of Health and Disease
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Molecular Cell Biology 2
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Inorganic Chemistry: The Elements
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Inorganic Chemistry: Transition Metals and Complexes
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Advanced Special Project in Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Topics in Contemporary Chemistry A
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Microbiology 1
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Neuropharmacology
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Physiology 1A
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Physiology 1B
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Fundamentals of Physics
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Physics 1A
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Higher Physics 1A
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Science Work Placement
Medicinal Chemistry elective
Common Questions
Upon graduation, students receive a formal accreditation from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). This accreditation represents the highest standards of education and professional practice, making graduates stand-out candidates for employers in the pharmaceutical and science industries.
In the final (fourth) year — the Honours year — students undertake a supervised independent research project worth 48 units of credit. This provides the opportunity to contribute to original research in the field of drug development, working alongside leading scientists, and prepares graduates for postgraduate study or immediate entry into the workforce.
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is jointly offered by UNSW's Schools of Chemistry, Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, and the Pharmacology section of the School of Biomedical Sciences, all within the Faculty of Science.
For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $61,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $266,000. These fees are subject to annual review and are for tuition only; other fees and charges are not included.
The program comprises a total of 192 units of credit (UOC) and is completed over four years of full-time study (part-time options are also available). Students must complete 108 UOC of core courses across Levels 1, 2 and 3; 12 UOC of approved Medicinal Chemistry electives; 12 UOC of free electives; 12 UOC of general education courses; and 48 UOC for the Honours year.
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