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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Medicinal Chemistry (Coursework)

Course code: #466

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Medicinal Chemistry (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $34,656 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    097263G

Highlights
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Research Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2025 2025-05-31

Overview

Master of Medicinal Chemistry

There is currently a high demand for graduates in Medicinal Chemistry. 

The Master of Medicinal Chemistry degree at UOW provides vocational training, specialised coursework and a small research project.

Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. 

It provides an alternative career path to PhD studies or upskilling for industry.

This degree is designed through the lens of global perspectives in science, where you will also be exposed to emerging technologies such as: 

Use drones, artificial intelligence AI, coding and virtual reality (google VR) in science data collection and analysis during your first-year core subjects.

The program also integrates your graduate work practice skills to allow you to translate your skills into career-ready attributes.

With the appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills, you can be awarded credit for these preparatory subjects.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,719

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $34,656

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

62
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia. 

UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.

A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below. 

Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.

Score at time of applicationEstimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks)
IELTSTOEFL5.05.56.06.57.0
6.586    12
6.070  6*1218
5.554 6#121824
5.040 12182430
4.5 1218243036
4.0 1824303642
3.5 2430364248
3.0 3036424848+

* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing 


Academic background and requirement

A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or medicinal chemistry, including at least 24cp (or equivalent) of third-year chemistry and at least second-year biology and biochemistry or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Medicinal Chemist
  • Assistant Analyst
  • Development Chemist
  • Research Assistant
  • Analytical Chemist

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