CHEM3020 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology

CHEM3020 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (University of Queensland): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UQ Wall.

CHEM3020 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 药物化学与化学生物学

Type: undergraduate

Credit points: 2

Subject area: Chemistry

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Medicinal chemistry is a multidisciplinary science involving molecular design, chemical synthesis and bioassays followed by modifying compound properties for pharmaceutical applications. Medicinal chemistry thus combines organic chemistry with biochemistry, physical chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, structural biology, computer modelling and molecular biology.

CHEM3020 student reviews, difficulty and workload

CHEM3020 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars).

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CHEM3020 FAQ

Q: Is CHEM3020 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM3020, and when is it offered?

A: CHEM3020 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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