Medicinal Chemistry
Pathway to Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry
Didn't get into Medicinal Chemistry with your ATAR? Consider applying for another course as a pathway to the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry.
Start your university studies in the following subjects and transfer into your preferred course in your second year.
Bachelor of Science
Students who successfully complete first year taking the subjects listed below in the Bachelor of Science can apply for a transfer to complete a Bachelor Medicinal Chemistry in second year.
| Semester | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| 1 | General Principles of Chemistry | CHE1GEN |
15 |
| 1 | Quantitative skills choice |
* | 15 |
| 1 | First year level elective |
** |
15 |
| 2 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| 2 | Applications of Chemistry | CHE1APL |
15 |
| 2 | First year level faculty elective |
** |
15 |
| 2 | First year level elective |
** |
15 |
* Quantitative skills choice subjects
Semester 1
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DM)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Data Based Critical Thinking (STA1DCT)
Semester 2
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistics for Psychology (STA1PSY)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
** Recommended electives
Semester 1
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Infections and Epidemics (MIC1IEP)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
Semester 2
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Calculus and Linear Algebra (MAT1CLA)
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
See Medicinal Chemistry study option for full course details.
Subject information current for 2013.
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