Master of Medicinal Chemistry

About the course

This master’s degree provides advanced training in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, combining chemistry and biology to support drug discovery and development. You’ll build capabilities in designing, synthesising and characterising potential medicines, supported by laboratory practicals, instrumentation and computer modelling. The course also develops science communication and management skills, with exposure to emerging technologies such as AI, coding and responsible research practice in a global science context.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across drug discovery, pharmaceuticals and related science industries. Career paths may include medicinal or analytical chemist, quality control chemist/analyst, pharmacokineticist, regulatory scientist, toxicologist, clinical research associate, forensic or environmental chemist, instrument scientist, medical science liaison, chemical safety officer, or radiopharmaceutical/synthetic chemist. This is a Master coursework qualification focused on medicinal chemistry within the sciences.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)