Bachelor of Science majoring in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,094 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Science majoring in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

About

Studying science opens your eyes to the world and your place within it. Majoring in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, you’ll learn the science behind how modern drugs are created – from discovery through to development. Explore chemistry, biology and pharmacology, tackling the complex challenges of creating effective and safe pharmaceutical compounds.

Learn from experts and gain hands-on experience in real laboratories. With over 40 hours of lab practicals, you’ll develop advanced skills in medicinal and biological chemistry and biomedical science. Build industry relevant skills with the option of completing a professional placement in your final year.

Be guided by your curiosity and apply scientific research to real-world challenges. Discover a rewarding career at the forefront of scientific discovery, improving health and wellbeing.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Science prepares you for a wide range of careers. You might work in lab research, developing crucial new medicines. You may work as a clinical research associate, overseeing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulations. Perhaps you’ll work in quality control, testing and ensuring the quality of pharmaceuticals.

Career outcomes are diverse and include:

Medical researcher
Toxicologist
Forensic scientist
Medicinal chemist
Health informatics coordinator
Laboratory research assistant
Clinical operations manager
Science communicator.

You’ll also be well prepared for further research or postgraduate studies.

Industry trends

The field of clinical trials is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and personalised medicine. These changes are leading to exciting new opportunities. In Australia, clinical trials contributed $1.4 billion to the economy through direct expenditure or investment in 2019 (Australian Clinical Trials Alliance, 2021). The benefits of clinical trials are extensive, leading to better patient outcomes, public health improvements and significant scientific advancements.

In the broader field of scientific research, CSIRO highlights commercialisation, cross-sector collaboration and innovation as key to unlocking future potential (CSIRO, 2021). Our innovative, collaborative approach to teaching science prepares you for a dynamic career in scientific discovery.

Accreditation

This program is provisionally accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Graduates are eligible for membership of the RACI.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

38,094 / year(s)

Bachelor of Science majoring in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website