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104 weeks
On Campus
Full time / Part time · 48 hours per week (full-time), including class time and independent study
Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Tower 1 'Darling Park, Level 2, 201 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Wollongong (On Campus): $60811 (2026) total course fee
Intakes
Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Study Mode
On Campus
Eligibility
Work and life experience:
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:
English language proficiency:
English Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic:
TOEFL (Internet-based):
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Contemporary Analytical Chemistry
Year 1 > Spring — 6 credit points
Organisational Behaviour and Management
Year 1 > Spring — 6 credit points
Critical thinking and innovation in Science
Year 1 > Spring — 6 credit points
Perspectives in Science: Critical Review of Scientific Conspiracies
Year 1 > Spring — 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Science Communication
Year 1 > Autumn — 6 credit points
Contemporary Organic Chemistry
Year 1 > Autumn — 6 credit points
Responsible Research
Year 1 > Autumn — 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies
Year 1 > Autumn — 6 credit points
Management of Change
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Strategic Integration in a Global Context
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Sustainable Organisational Performance
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 12 credit points
Performance Management
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Cross Cultural Management
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 12 credit points
Managing Complex Projects
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Literature Review Project (SMAH)
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 12 credit points
International Workplace Practice
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Plus — 6 credit points
Research Project (SMAH)
Year 2 > Spring > Stream B > Capstone — 12 credit points
Major Research Project (SMAH)
Year 2 > Spring > Stream A — 24 credit points
Organisational Analysis
Year 2 > Autumn > Management List — 6 credit points
Human Resources Development
Year 2 > Autumn > Management List — 6 credit points
Management of Workplace Health and Safety
Year 2 > Autumn > Management List — 6 credit points
Elucidating Molecular Structure
Year 2 > Autumn — 12 credit points
Global Perspectives in Science
Year 2 > Autumn — 6 credit points
Common Questions
Applicants require a recognised Bachelor of Science degree with an equivalent average mark of 50% in chemistry or medicinal chemistry, including at least 24 credit points (or equivalent) of third-year chemistry, as well as at least second-year biology and biochemistry. English language proficiency requirements also apply if English is not your first language.
The indicative course fee for a full-fee paying place is $60,811 for 2026 (based on normal course length and progression), with a session fee of $15,203. However, in 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the listed fees.
The course is available with two intake sessions per year. In 2026, the Autumn session starts on 2 March 2026 and the Spring session starts on 27 July 2026. In 2027, the Autumn session starts on 1 March 2027 and the Spring session starts on 26 July 2027.
Graduates of the Master of Medicinal Chemistry can pursue careers as Analytical Chemists, Clinical Research Associates, Forensic Scientists, Medical Scientists, Medicinal Chemistry Consultants, Pharmacokineticists, Quality Control Analysts, Radiopharmaceutical/Synthetic Chemists, Regulatory Scientists, Toxicologists, and more.
Students will use laboratory instruments and computer modelling to develop therapeutics, and will be exposed to emerging technologies such as the use of drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and coding in science data collection and analysis. The degree also integrates science communication, science management, and graduate work practice skills to prepare graduates for diverse career pathways.
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