Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM149,760

Applications align with Malaysia's National Key Area in healthcare, such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical technology and health services
Gain hands-on experience in advanced labs, work with industry leaders and focus on sustainable solutions to drive innovation in healthcare, agriculture and conservation
Free elective study that allows you to futher develop your knowledge in the chosen major or pursue non-science units at different schools
Strong regional focus with a global perspective, having many units align with those at the Monash Clayton campus, preparing graduates for in-demand careers in Malaysia and beyond

Two Level 1 science sequences (four units) from:

Medicinal Chemistry:

Study the design, development, biological activities and properties of drugs.
You'll learn how to seek new active chemical compounds from natural products such as rainforest plants, and design novel synthetic compounds.

Minors available:

Applied Microbiology: Study microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. This knowledge can be used to prevent food spoilage and biofouling, stop the spread of infectious diseases, and solve environmental problems by removing pollutants.
Psychology: Study the human mind, mental processes and resulting behaviour. This is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, memory, perception, reasoning, and mental health and wellbeing.
Tropical Environmental Biology: Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation. Sustainable approaches to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation are also explored.
Chemistry (minor): Study the science of matter and energy, how atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine and technology.
Genetics and Genomics (minor): Study the structure, function, transmission and evolution of genes. Genetics underpins many exciting areas such as biomedical science, conservation biology and forensics.

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade.

***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.

Prerequisites:

The formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Science are at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Australian Year 12 equivalent).
Meeting the Monash course prerequisites are also subject to the 5 year rule.