Overview
There is currently a high demand for graduates in Medicinal Chemistry. The Master of Medicinal Chemistry degree provides vocational training, together with specialised coursework and a small research project.
Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded … For more content click the Read More button below.
Delivery
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Course structure
The Master of Medicinal Chemistry requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of subjects as specified below.
To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline based subjects (CHEM).
If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2.
If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2.
In session 4 of this degree (year 2, second session)
* Students who wish to complete Stream A in second year must achieve a minimum 75% WAM across all subjects undertaken.
* Students who wish to complete Stream A in second year must achieve a minimum 75% WAM across all subjects undertaken.
96 Credit points
Year 1 48 Credit points
Year 2 48 Credit points
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in medicinal chemistry.
2.
Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to medicinal chemistry.
3.
Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with medicinal chemistry.
4.
Design and evaluate hypotheses and methodologies by the performance of experiments.
5.
Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice.
6.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflection.
7.
Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions.
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Pathways and nested qualifications
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