Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
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Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,800
(c. USD35,824.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Contemporary healthcare has achieved wonders – revolutionizing medical treatment and offering solutions for conditions ranging from pneumonia to diabetes and HIV. Yet even with these extraordinary advances, numerous breakthroughs still await discovery.
For those fascinated by human biology, possessing an inquisitive nature and a passion for experimentation, medicinal and biological chemistry presents an exciting path. This dynamic discipline offers boundless opportunities to enhance human health and quality of life.
Pharmaceutical development starts with chemical compounds designed by researchers in laboratories, followed by extensive preclinical and clinical trials. Our Bachelor of Science program with a Medicinal and Biological Chemistry specialization teaches the scientific principles of developing reliable medications, preparing graduates to address actual health challenges as competent researchers.
Science education broadens your understanding of the universe and your role in it. Through the Medicinal and Biological Chemistry specialization, you'll master the scientific process behind pharmaceutical development – from initial discovery to final product. Delve into chemistry, biology, and pharmacology while addressing the intricate problems of formulating safe and potent medicinal compounds.
Receive instruction from leading professionals and acquire practical laboratory experience. With more than 40 hours of hands-on lab work, you'll refine your expertise in medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry, and biomedical science. Enhance your career readiness by choosing a professional internship during your final year.
Follow your scientific curiosity and apply research to practical health challenges. Embark on a fulfilling career at the cutting edge of medical innovation, contributing to better health outcomes worldwide.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission: Recent secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Vocational Education and Training (VET) Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher. Higher education study Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate certificate (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution. 
Tuition
AUD
50,800