Monash University: University Handbooks: Undergraduate Handbook 2003: Units indexed by faculty
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Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry


General information

The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry aims to produce graduates with an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques behind drug discovery and development. This new degree is a joint initiative of the faculties of Pharmacy and Science at the university and has been devised in response to the increased demand for graduates with expertise in this field. Graduates will have gained skills which will equip them for employment in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in research and technical support roles, and in other areas such as the polymer and plastics industry, forensics, chemistry and the fine chemical industry. The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry also gives graduates an excellent basis for postgraduate studies.

Curriculum

The academic course occupies three years of full-time study with an optional fourth/honours year. Four grades of pass will be awarded in the following units of the course (high distinction, distinction, credit, pass).

First year
(Clayton campus)
Second year
(Parkville campus)
Third year, semester 1
(Parkville campus)
Third year, semester 2
(Parkville or Clayton campus, depending on choice of reseach project)

Costs, fees and allowances

Fees

Fee

$

Amenities fee (full-time, 0.75 to 1.00)

100

Amenities fee (part-time, 0.40 to 0.749)

63

Amenities fee (minimum part-time, below 0.40))

44

Details of fees for Australian and international full-fee students are available upon request.

Costs

In addition to the abovementioned fees, students can expect to pay circa $800 per annum for textbooks, dissecting instruments, stationery etc.

Higher Edcuation Contribution Scheme (HECS)

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy or the Bachelor of Formulation Science are charged HECS at the middle band rate. For 2002, the cost for each year of equivalent full-time study was $5125.

Financial assistance

Refer to the current edition of the Monash University Student Resource Guide for details about financial advice, loans and other financial support.

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