Overview

Through the Science - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry course from Adelaide University 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.

Career opportunities:

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecules, Genes and Cells
Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Data Skills for Scientists
Earth, Climate and Life Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Biochemistry View 96 other Bachelors in Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115751E

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.

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Tuition Fees

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53300 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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