C09077v1 Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)

The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) offers training in research and introduces advanced areas of study in medicinal chemistry.This course provides students with a unique opportunity to undertake original research and gain in-depth knowledge in a particular area of medicinal chemistry.

Honours students have access to staff who are leading researchers and experts in their fields.

Undertaking an honours course allows students to explore their research potential and develop research skills.

Honours also provides a pathway for students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies at master's and doctorate level, and enhances graduates' career and study options.

Students must complete 48 credit points of core subjects, made up of 6 credit points of coursework study and a 42-credit-point research project.

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.