The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) at UNSW combines the cutting-edge fields of biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and essential chemistry. This interdisciplinary program is your gateway to the rapidly growing world of new drug design and development, covering every stage from concept to clinic.
Jointly offered by UNSW's top-ranked Schools of Chemistry, Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, and the Pharmacology section of the School of Biomedical Sciences, this degree equips you with the specialised skills to design and synthesise novel drug candidates, understand their biochemical effects and navigate the rigorous testing, regulatory and ethical processes involved in modern pharmaceuticals.
In your Honours year, you’ll undertake a research project supervised by leading scientists, gaining hands-on experience in real-world drug development. Gain a rare blend of expertise in chemistry, pharmacology and molecular biology, and graduate with ample job opportunities to explore within global pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms and research institutes.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
82.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.4
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
10.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
30.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1180.0
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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