Handbook

Overview

This course will provide students with an understanding of what medicinal chemistry is and how it is carried out. Topics covered in this course include a general overview of structure and bonding in organic molecules, the drug discovery process, and macromolecular therapeutics. The interdisciplinary process of how pharmaceutical drugs are… For more content click the Read More button below.

The course is based on a series of lectures, tutorials, workshops and colloquia given by academic staff plus visiting specialists, on topics of relevance to medicinal chemistry. Students will have the opportunity to visit some of the biomedical facilities located on the UNSW campus.

The course is only available to students enrolled in medicinal chemistry-related programs (3999 and 4755) and are usually in their first year of study. This course cannot be used as a general education course.

Note: Assumed knowledge equivalent to year 12 chemistry.

Conditions for Enrolment

Enrolment in Medicinal Chemistry (3992) or (3999) or 4755

Equivalent Courses

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1165
Domestic Students	$7320
International Students	$7320

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Term 1

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

010599 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified

Timetable

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Introductory Medicinal Chemistry

CHEM1151

6 Units of Credit