CHEM1151 Introductory Medicinal Chemistry (UNSW Sydney): rated 1.4/5 overall across 1 review collected on UNSW Wall.
CHEM1151 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 医学化学导论
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course will provide students with an understanding of what medicinal chemistry is and how it is carried out. Topics covered in this course include a general overview of structure and bonding in organic molecules, the drug discovery process, and macromolecular therapeutics.
CHEM1151 has 1 scored review: overall 1.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.4/5).
On Reddit: "So I was in med chem term 1/2 but changed to adv science as a chem major. My reasoning was the fact that you have 0 flexibility in med chem. A lot of the courses are biochem and pharmacology, but they're available for anyone. The only thing you miss out on is chem1151 (which I'v…"
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Q: Is CHEM1151 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 1.4/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1151, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1151 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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