Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Medicinal Chemistry
Overview
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Summary
Key features
- Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
- Undertake a degree that’s co-designed with industry
Study a degree that’s designed in consultation with industry, and acquire cutting-edge medical science research skills.
- Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Participate in PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) to gain relevant medical and health-related workplace experience.
- Contribute to the annual Indigenous Science Experience
Undertake industry placements and independent research projects, and engage with Aboriginal communities.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering isn't afraid to tackle the big issues. In a world more dependent on science and engineering than ever before, we stand at the forefront of innovation. We're home to globally renowned academics, so you'll learn from those who are making an impact on major issues affecting the world.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Medicinal Chemistry, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Drug discovery and development researcher
- Forensic scientist
- Genetic counsellor (after further study)
- Health researcher
- Histologist
- Hospital scientist
- Medical researcher
- Pharmacologist
- Scientific officer
Employers
- Astra Pharmaceuticals
- Australian Water Technologies
- CSIRO
- Children’s Cancer Institute
- Children’s Medical Research Institute
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research
- Government agencies and departments
- Heart Research Institute
- Hospitals
- IVF Australia
- Norvet Laboratories
- Phytex Australia
- Universities
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Multiply your employability
Dedicated careers fairs
Connect with diagnostic labs, clinical trial scientists, and allied health and biotech companies.
In-built internships
Study a degree with built-in practical experiences, and get an invaluable head start in your career.
Co-designed degrees
Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
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