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.

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 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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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

Chemistry View 17 other Bachelors in Chemistry in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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4.5

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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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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