The Medicinal Chemistry BS provides:

• A basic chemical understanding of life processes and biological control
• A chemical basis for the rational design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of drugs, and selective metabolic inhibition
• The basic laboratory skills necessary for research in medicinal chemistry
• An appreciation of medicinal chemistry and the chemical aspects of pharmacology
• A foundation for post-baccalaureate study in medicinal chemistry and professional studies in the health sciences
• Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge in the basic sub-divisions of the science (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and biological chemistry)
  • Use modern instrumentation and classical laboratory techniques
  • Design and conduct scientific experiments for the purpose of solving a scientific problem and to record and analyze the results
  • Understand the proper procedures for safe use of chemicals and can follow the proper procedures for chemical waste disposal
  • Use modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an issue relating to chemistry
  • Identify and solve chemical problems and explore new areas of research
  • Understand the chemical basis for the rational design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of drugs, and selective metabolic inhibition
  • Find employment in industry or government or be accepted at graduate or professional schools (pharmacy, medicine, etc.)