Bachelor Honours Degree Chemistry Full Time

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws

at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

088863C

CRICOS provider code

00098G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

7 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$386,000 total

Per year

A$55,143/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws at the University of New South Wales is an integrated double degree designed for those interested in both scientific innovation and the application of law in scientific contexts. Studied over seven years full-time, this dual program equips students with a comprehensive foundation in chemistry, drug design, pharmacology, and the Australian legal system.

The course is structured to provide breadth and depth, with core and elective units of study from both medicinal chemistry and law streams, accumulating the credit points required to graduate. Students engage in laboratory work, case analysis, and legal research, developing both technical scientific and critical legal reasoning skills. The honours component in medicinal chemistry involves undertaking a substantial research thesis or project, fostering advanced laboratory and analytical competencies, while the law curriculum develops advocacy, problem-solving, and policy analysis skills.

Work-integrated learning and professional practice are important features of this double degree. Students may have opportunities for industry placements, internships, or research projects facilitated by UNSW's strong industry and community connections in Sydney and beyond. This program suits high-achieving individuals keen on careers at the intersection of pharmaceuticals, research, and legal regulation, or those aspiring to pioneering roles in intellectual property and health law.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency to the required standard. While studying in Australia, eligible students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and graduates may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. For all course, credit, and placement details, prospective applicants should consult the official UNSW or CRICOS website.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Medicinal chemist in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries
Patent attorney or intellectual property specialist focusing on chemical and pharmaceutical patents
In-house counsel for pharmaceutical companies or regulatory agencies
Lawyer specialising in health law, regulatory affairs, or scientific policy
Researcher in academic, clinical, or industrial settings
Compliance officer or consultant for medical and scientific organisations

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws at University of New South Wales?

It typically takes 7 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$386,000 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Medicinal chemist in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industriesPatent attorney or intellectual property specialist focusing on chemical and pharmaceutical patentsIn-house counsel for pharmaceutical companies or regulatory agenciesLawyer specialising in health law, regu...

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