Medicinal Chemistry covers all elements of the development of new medicines for human use including the isolation of new medicinal agents from natural sources, the design and synthesis of new drugs and understanding the cause of diseases at the molecular level. Medicinal chemists design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents, monitor guidelines for testing drugs and analyse drug regulatory affairs, assess patent applications for new drugs, and teach in tertiary institutions. The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) is for high achieving students, in recognition of their meritorious performance. As a Dean’s Scholar, you will be invited to participate in networking, enrichment and mentoring opportunities that will give you a valuable edge when entering the job market. The degree provides excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to medicine. During your fourth (Honours) year, and you will undertake a substantial piece of independent research in Medicinal Chemistry under the supervision of a leading researcher, together with other course work. On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies (health, agriculture, food and drug administration), or research organisations. What you will study As well as fundamental training in the chemical sciences, you will also study physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology in order to understand the mechanisms by which diseases affect the human body, and how drugs can prevent disease. You will also study specialised subjects describing drug discovery and design techniques that use both computer-aided and bio-prospecting approaches. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) will be able to: Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with chemistry. Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with the design and synthesis of medicinal agents, their mode of action and their biological interactions. Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with chemistry, including medicinal chemistry, by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems. Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources. Integrate and apply knowledge and skills associated with medicinal chemistry to plan and execute a substantial research project. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media. Apply knowledge of research principles and research skills in a variety of research contexts. Career opportunities Biomedical Researcher Community or Registered Nurse Counsellor Dietitian Doctor Exercise Scientist/Physiologist General Practitioner Health Administrator Health Promotion Officer Health Worker Industry Health Worker Laboratory Technician Nutritionist Sports Administrator Psychologist Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Rehabilitator Sports Scientist Scientific Researcher Allied Health Professional.