Foundation Studies Standard Plus Program, Life Science Stream Leading to Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) UNSW College - Sydney Campus, Australia

A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. 
Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills and prepare you for studying at university. We support you with personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW. 

What is Foundation Studies Standard Plus Program?
A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. The 12-month Standard Plus Program covers the same material as Standard, with a few extra subjects that suit your stream, such as Business Studies and Critical Skills and Collaboration. This program gives you more time to build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting university.

Our programs are designed to suit different academic and English skill levels, so you get the support you need from start to finish. This includes personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW, plus you’ll choose a specific learning stream that aligns with your degree.

Who is this program for?
The Foundation Studies Standard Plus Program has been designed specifically for international students who have completed Year 11 with good general results but need support in building crucial English and critical thinking skills needed for university. If you haven’t met the entry requirements for the Standard Program, try this program or the Extended Program.  

As a pre-university program, you can select the stream that best aligns with your chosen degree, so your learning is more tailored. By participating in lectures and tutorials, you’ll have the chance to improve your English and presentation skills in a supported environment that will prepare you for your degree.

Why study with UNSW Global?

Life Science Stream
Feed your curiosity and change the world. Offering two paths, The Life Science stream is designed for people wanting to progress to a Biological or Health Science degree. This stream is for students with a higher mathematical ability and can take you to a broad range of degrees, including Engineering, Medicine, Aviation, Medical Science, Health & Exercise Science, Psychology and more.

Leading to: Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a multidisciplinary degree that provides graduates with unique skills by bringing together studies in contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and essential chemistry. It encompasses all aspects of new drug design and development, from concept to clinic stages.

Many steps are involved from the design and synthesis of novel drug candidates, to their biochemical effects, testing regimes, and regulatory and ethical considerations. In your honours year, you will complete a supervised research project.