Overview

Throughout the Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) course from University of Auckland from Mathematics to Medicinal Chemistry; Biotechnology to Geography and Food Science to Photonics, the sheer range of specialisations available in the BSc(Hons) programme means you’re sure to find your niche. What’s more, you’ll be able to deepen your knowledge and skills in your specialist area.

Medicinal Chemistry is one of the most rapidly developing areas within the discipline of Chemistry. It is the study of the design, synthesis, biochemical effects, regulatory and ethical aspects of drugs for the treatment of disease.

Core courses in Chemistry, alongside Biology and Pharmacology, provide a strong foundation in the chemical techniques required to work in this exciting field.

If you want to be at the forefront of designing and discovering new compounds that are suitable for use as new drugs, and to learn about how a substance operates in the body and its suitability for use as a drug – Medicinal Chemistry is for you.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Medicinal Chemistry find employment in a wide range of institutions such as biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, local and national government agencies, private research institutions and Crown Research Institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecules of Life
Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes
Chemistry of the Living World
Chemistry of the Material World
Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry.

You need to have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a similar discipline to your intended subject. You will require a GPA of 5.0.
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science with at least 60 points above Stage II.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50810 NZD / year

≈ 50810 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10619 NZD / year

≈ 10619 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$10,618.80 – $11,545.20

International students

NZ$50,810 – $55,484

Please note that the amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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