📖Program Curriculum
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Medicinal Chemistry, candidates must successfully complete 96 credit points as outlined below.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
SMAH801 Fundamentals of Science Communication 6 Autumn
SMAH803 Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies 6 Autumn
RESH802 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
CHEM812 Contemporary Organic Chemistry 6 Autumn
Spring
SMAH802 Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories 6 Spring
SMAH804 Critical thinking and innovation in Science 6 Spring
MGNT803 Organisational Behaviour and Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
CHEM814 Contemporary Analytical Chemistry 6 Spring
To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline based subjects (CHEM).
If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2.
Year 2
For students who commenced year one in Spring session, please see Academic Program Director (APD) for subject advice
Autumn
SMAH910 Global Perspectives in Science 6 Not available in 2020
GWP 901 Professional Workplace Practice 6 Autumn, Spring
CHEM944 Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 12 Autumn
Spring
Students with a WAM of 75% or above
SCIE900 International Research Project 24 Autumn, Spring
Students with a WAM of 60%-74%, select 2 of the following 3 subjects to total 24cp for Spring Session, Year 2;
CHEM910 Research Skills Training 12 Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020, Summer 2020/2020
CHEM930 Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry 12 Spring
CHEM993 Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity 12 Spring
Students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24cp from the following list of management subjects;
MGNT908 Human Resources Development 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT930 Strategic Human Resource Management 6 Trimester 2
MGNT949 Performance Management 6 Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT963 Management of Workplace Health and Safety 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT910 Strategic Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT915 Management of Change 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT920 Organisational Analysis 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT978 Cross Cultural Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT982 International Business Theory and Practice 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 909 Total Quality Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
OPS 935 Project Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
1 Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in medicinal chemistry.
2 Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to medicinal chemistry.
3 Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with medicinal chemistry.
4 Design and evaluate hypotheses and methodologies by the performance of experiments.
5 Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice.
6 Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflection.
7 Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions.
Year 1
Autumn
SMAH801 Fundamentals of Science Communication 6 Autumn
SMAH803 Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies 6 Autumn
RESH802 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
CHEM812 Contemporary Organic Chemistry 6 Autumn
Spring
SMAH802 Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories 6 Spring
SMAH804 Critical thinking and innovation in Science 6 Spring
MGNT803 Organisational Behaviour and Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
CHEM814 Contemporary Analytical Chemistry 6 Spring
To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline based subjects (CHEM).If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2.
Year 2
For students who commenced year one inSpring session, please see Academic Program Director (APD) for subject advice
Autumn
SMAH910 Global Perspectives in Science 6 Autumn
GWP 901 Professional Workplace Practice 6 Autumn, Spring
CHEM944 Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 12 Autumn
Spring
Students with a WAM of 75% or above
SCIE900 International Research Project 24 Autumn, Spring
Students with a WAM of 60%-74%, select 2 of the following 3 subjects to total 24cp for Spring Session, Year 2;
CHEM910 Research Skills Training 12 Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021, Summer 2020/2021
CHEM930 Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry 12 Not available in 2020
CHEM993 Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity 12 Spring
Students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24cp from the following list of management subjects;
MGNT908 Human Resources Development 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT930 Strategic Human Resource Management 6 Not available in 2020
MGNT949 Performance Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT963 Management of Workplace Health and Safety 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2
MGNT910 Strategic Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT915 Management of Change 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT920 Organisational Analysis 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT978 Cross Cultural Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT982 International Business Theory and Practice 6 Not available in 2020
OPS 909 Total Quality Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 935 Project Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
