Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry Specialization, Ph.D.

Program Overview

This graduate program in Medicinal Chemistry provides a comprehensive foundation in pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. Students will develop expertise in drug design, synthesis, and evaluation, preparing them for careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or government. The program includes core courses in pharmacology, biostatistics, and medicinal chemistry, as well as electives and research opportunities. Graduates will be well-equipped to contribute to the discovery and development of new drugs.

Program Outline

Outline:

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• BCH 5045 Biochemistry (3)
• PHA 6513C Graduate Pharmacology I (2)
• PHA 6514C Graduate Pharmacology II (2)
• PHA 6527 Analytical Methods In Pharmacology And Toxicology & Lab (2,1)
• PHA 6715 Biostatistics And Computer Methodology (3)
• PHA 6715L Biostatistics And Computer Methodology Laboratory

Core Curriculum for Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry

• CHM 5225 Adv Org Chem Struc
• CHM 5226 Adv Organ Chem Reac
• CHM 5250 Advan Orgnc Synthesi
• PHA 6380 Special Topics in Medicinal Chemistry (2)
• PHA 6433 Graduate Medicinal Chemistry I (2)
• PHA 6434 Graduate Medicinal Chemistry II (2)
• PHA 6441 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I (2)
• PHA 6442 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry II (2)
• PHA 6554 Natural Product Chemistry (2)
• PHA 6576 Molecular Pharmacology (3)
• PHA 6578 Biochemical Pharmacology (2)
• PHA 6740 Proposal Preparation And Grant Administration (2)
• PHA 6938 Research Seminar (1)
• PHA 7979 Advanced Research (1-9) (10 semester hours required)
• PHA 7980 Research For Doctoral Dissertation (1-2) (12 semester hours required)
• PHA 8968 Doctoral Research Protocol (0)
• PHA 8969 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination (0)
• PHA 8985 Doctoral Dissertation Defense (0)

Careers:

• Graduates of these programs will find a wide spectrum of employment opportunities in academic institutions, pharmaceutical industry, and government.