The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medicinal Chemistry program is designed for undergraduates who desire to understand how chemistry and biology can work together to improve health outcomes. Graduates of this program will be qualified to apply for admission to graduate programs in the sciences or colleges and schools in the medical field. Graduates who wish to enter the workforce rather than move on to a more advanced degree will be qualified to work as laboratory assistants and technicians or in other fields that require training in the chemical sciences.
This program provides a foundational background in chemistry, the biological sciences, physics and mathematics as well as a broad general education in the liberal arts and social sciences. Advanced courses in the degree include pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, cheminformatics and programming, chemical analysis, drug design, synthetic chemistry and biotechnology. The combined curriculum culminates in individual research opportunities for students to develop their skills beyond their coursework experiences.
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