Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
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Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
Overview The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a multidisciplinary degree that provides graduates with unique skills by bringing together studies in contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and essential chemistry. It encompasses all aspects of new drug design and development, from concept to clinic stages. Many steps are involved from the…
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Overview
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a multidisciplinary degree that provides graduates with unique skills by bringing together studies in contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and essential chemistry. It encompasses all aspects of new drug design and development, from concept to clinic stages.
Many steps are involved from the design and synthesis of novel drug candidates, to their biochemical effects, testing regimes, and regulatory and ethical considerations. In your honours year, you will complete a supervised research project.
Future careers
Working with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in modern drug design, research-intensive institutes, government departments and private business and, with further training, areas such as education and patent law.
Potential careers
Chemist
Laboratory technician/manager
Medical technician
Patent specialist
Pharmacologist
Product developer
Toxicologist
Accreditation
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research