Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Drug Design)

This program consists of core training in chemistry and biochemistry.
Students learn how proteins interact with each other and with other small molecules, such as enzyme inhibitors and pharmaceuticals (drugs).
A number of case studies will be considered to assist students' understanding the process of drug development within the pharmaceutical industry.
  Students develop a comprehension of the molecular  aspects of these processes.
Students will develop an advanced understanding of chemical synthesis and areas of chemistry that impact on biological systems.
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Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Drug Design) Example Study Plan Indicative study plan Year1S1 BIOLOGY 1101ND: Biology I: Molecules, Genes & Cells (3 units) CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA (3 units)orCHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA# (3 units)orCHEM 1310 Chemistry IA(S)#(3 units) STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) (3 units) Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units S2 BIOLOGY 1201: Biology I: Human Perspectives (3 units) CHEM 1200ND Chemistry IB* (3 units)orCHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB# (3 units)andCHEM 1312 Foundations of Chemistry IS# (3 units) Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units# Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units Year2S1 BIOCHEM 2500: Biochemistry II: Molecular & Cell Biology (3 units) CHEM 2514: Chemistry IIA (Molecular Drug Design) (3 units) CHEM 2530: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II (3 units) Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units S2 BIOCHEM 2501: Biochemistry II: Metabolism (3 units) CHEM 2524: Chemistry IIB (Molecular Drug Design) (3 units) CHEM 2540: Medicinal & Biological Chemistry (3 units) Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Year 3S1 BIOCHEM 3000: Molecular & Structural Biology (6 units) CHEM 3111: Chemistry III (6 units) S2 CHEM 3213: Advanced Synthetic Methods III (3 units) CHEM 3214: Medicinal & Biological Chemistry III (3 units) Approved Level III Elective 1 x 6 unit orApproved Level III Electives 2 x 3 units *Note: CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) may be presented in lieu of CHEM 1200ND Chemistry IB # Students who successfully complete CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA and CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB and who wish to continue their study of Chemistry at Level II will be required to undertake an additional course, CHEM 1312 Foundations of Chemistry IS during Summer School before commencing Level II Chemistry studies.
Assessment Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of assignments, presentations, practical work, tutorial work and exams.