Graduate
Master of Medicinal Chemistry
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Wollongong provides advanced training across various fields of medicinal chemistry and significant skills in the drug discovery and development processes, responding to high demand for graduates in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. The degree brings together chemistry and biology to understand the causes of disease and to design, synthesise, characterise and develop medicines, and integrates science communication and science management to prepare graduates for diverse careers. Graduates work in pharmaceutical research, drug development and chemistry roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Spring (24cp)
4 units- CHEM814Contemporary Analytical Chemistry
- MGNT803Organisational Behaviour and Management
- SMAH804Critical thinking and innovation in Science
- SMAH802Perspectives in Science: Critical Review of Scientific Conspiracies
Autumn (24cp)
19 units- SMAH801Fundamentals of Science Communication
- CHEM812Contemporary Organic Chemistry
- RESH802Responsible Research
- SMAH803Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies
- MGNT915Management of Change
- MGNT912Strategic Integration in a Global Context
- OPS909Sustainable Organisational Performance
- CHEM930Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry
- MGNT949Performance Management
- MGNT803Organisational Behaviour and Management
- MGNT978Cross Cultural Management
- CHEM993Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity
- OPS932Managing Complex Projects
- SMAH944Literature Review Project (SMAH)
- GWP900International Workplace Practice
- SMAH943Research Project (SMAH)
- CHEM993Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity
- CHEM930Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry
- SMAH942Major Research Project (SMAH)
Autumn (24cp)
7 units- CHEM964Elucidating Molecular Structure
- SMAH910Global Perspectives in Science
- MGNT920Organisational Analysis
- MGNT908Human Resources Development
- MGNT963Management of Workplace Health and Safety
- GWP900International Workplace Practice
- OPS932Managing Complex Projects
Admissions
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.
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