Medicinal Chemistry
Overview
Medicinal Chemistry is a multi-disciplinary major offered by the Discipline of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, and the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.
Mathematics prerequisites and Mathematics Learning Support
In 2024, some mathematics prerequisites for undergraduate students commencing in Semester 1 2025 were removed.
It has been identified that this curriculum component (Program, Major or Minor) has been affected. To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.
About the major
The Medicinal Chemistry major will provide you with the knowledge, training and skills needed for employment and research opportunities in drug discovery and development.
The discovery of new drugs is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing fields of science, and there is a growing need for safer, more effective pharmaceuticals against diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infection, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
Society also faces challenges ranging from antimicrobial resistance and dementia, with the latter of special significance in the context of the aging population. Medicinal chemistry looks at how to design and prepare drugs to combat and manage these diseases, and the mechanism of action (how the drugs work).
Requirements for completion
The Medicinal Chemistry major and minor requirements are listed in the Medicinal Chemistry unit of study table.
Contact and further information
Addresses:
The School of Chemistry
Chemistry Building F11
University of Sydney NSW 2006
E chemistry.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 4504
Sydney Pharmacy School
Pharmacy and Bank Building (A15)
Science Rd
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Associate Professor Tina Hinton
E tina.hinton@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 6954
Professor Rachel Codd
E rachel.codd@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 6738
