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www.unsw.edu.au | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | 63Medicinal ChemistryBachelor of Medicinal ChemistryProgram code 3992FacultyScienceMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$28,560Est. fee to complete A$129,040Assumed Knowledge Maths and ChemistryOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3992.htmlWebsitewww.science.unsw.edu.auWhat is Medicinal Chemistry?The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry encompasses allaspects of new drug design and development fromthe initial concept and design of drug candidates,planning and execution of their synthesis includingscale-up where larger quantities are needed,biological testing and the study of biochemicaleffects, and regulatory and ethical matters.Program StructureYear 1Molecules, Cells and Genes, Higher Chemistry1A, Mathematics for Life Sciences, Perspectives inMedical Science, Introductory Biotechnology, HigherChemistry 1B, Statistics for Life and Social Sciences,ElectivesYear 2Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced), PhysicalChemistry, Chemistry and Spectroscopic Analysis,Principles of Molecular Biology (Advanced), OrganicChemistry, Introductory Pharmacology, ElectivesYear 3Chemistry, Molecular Pharmacology, AnalyticalChemistry, Medicinal Organic Chemistry, RationalDrug Design, ElectivesYear 4Honours Program in Medicinal ChemistryCareer OpportunitiesMedicinal Chemistry graduates will be in demandfor employment in the pharmaceutical andbiotechnology industries. Our graduates will beequipped with skills in modern molecular biology andpharmacology, underpinned with a comprehensivebackground in chemistry with relevant synthetic skillsnecessary for synthesising complex drug candidates.Graduates will also find employment opportunitieswithin the research, government, management, legaland education sectors.MedicineApplication Process for UNSW Medicine—MBBS (International Students)(does NOT apply to Medical Science program)Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6DetailsRegistration of Interestto be completed on UNSW Medicinewebsite (www.med.unsw.edu.au andselect ‘Applying to Medicine’)Medicine Application Formprint from UNSW Medicine website(www.med.unsw.edu.au and select‘Applying to Medicine’) complete formand post to UNSW MedicineUniversity Application FormHSC students in Australia or NewZealand and those undertakingAustralian qualifications offshore- apply through the UniversitiesAdmissions Centre (www.uac.edu.au)ORAll other applicants - apply throughUNSW Admissions(www.apply.unsw.edu.au)UMATstudents in Australia or New Zealand -apply and sit UMAT (www.acer.edu.au)Interviewselected students will be offered atelephone interviewOffer of a placeoffers will be made to selectedstudents who were interviewedClosingDate30 Nov(1)30 Nov(1)30 Sep(2)31 Oct(1)4 Jun(2)Final yearhigh schoolstudents inAustraliaorNew Zealand(1) Applicants should apply earlier if possible, as places may fill prior to the closing date(2) There are late closing dates, but late fees will applyBachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Program code 3802FacultyMedicineMin. years 6 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/288Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$44,400Est. fee to complete A$315,360Assumed Knowledge Chemistry and EnglishOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3802.htmlWebsitewww.med.unsw.edu.auWhat is the MBBS?The MBBS is a six-year undergraduate Medicineprogram leading to the awards of Bachelor ofMedicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The aims of thisinnovative program are that: learning is integratedand occurs within authentic contexts; it is studentcentredand collaborative; experience forms animportant basis for learning; material learned islinked vertically to prior and future learning; andstudents graduate as independent learners whocan continue learning through experience. ContentAll otherstudents inAustraliaorNew ZealandAll otherstudents• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •studied has been broadened to include aspects ofboth proactive and reactive approaches to healthissues in both individuals and populations, and isorganised into four content streams – the micro- andmacro-biologic scientific basis of medicine, the socialaspects of health and illness, and medical practice.Refer to the Admissions Requirements notes on page24 and for details on how to apply see table above.Program StructureThe six-year program is divided into three phases.Phase 1Scenario-Based Learning includes an initialfoundation module, followed by courses focusing onbasic medical sciences in relation to the human lifecycle; social, ethical and legal issues related to healthcare; and early experience in clinical or other healthrelatedenvironments. Learning occurs in contexts ofreal medical practice termed health scenarios.NOTEEstimated first year tuition is based on 2010 tuition fees.Total program costs are an indicative figure only. Indicativefees have been calculated on a percentage increase forevery year of the program. Fee increases are assessedannually and may exceed the indicative figures listedabove.Estimated fees to complete include tuition plus anestimate of other study-related costs of approx A$1,000per year.