Medicinal Chemistry Ph.D.
The Medicinal Chemistry Ph.D. degree typically takes four and a half to five years of research training and education in which students concentrate on course work in the first two years. Core classes include lecture style courses, laboratory learning, seminars, workshops, and professional development. The varied courses will educate students in oral/written scientific presentations, scientific software, teaching methods and models, modern research methods, scientific ethics, intellectual property & patents, entrepreneurial endeavors, small business opportunities (SBIR), grant writing, collaborations, safety/chemical handling/hazardous disposal, chemical hygiene, job preparation, and animal/human subjects (incl. HEPA).
Doctor of Philosophy - Medicinal Chemistry
College of Health
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 16 | |
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Research/Dissertation Credits | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 55 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 55
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| BMED 615 | Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
| BMED 621 | Drug Design | 3 |
| BMED 622 | Drug Pharmacodynamics | 4 |
| BMED 623 | Drug Diversity | 3 |
| BMED 627 | Professional Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Physical Biochemistry | ||
| Proteins and Enzymes | ||
| Cell Organization & Mechanisms | ||
| Methods in Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Drug Synthesis | ||
| Pharmacogenetics | ||
| Advanced Pharmacokinetics | ||
| Toxicology I-Principles | ||
| Toxicology II-Agents | ||
| Cellular & Molecular Toxicology | ||
| Organic Structure and Mechanisms | ||
| Organic Synthesis | ||
| Intro to Bioinformatics | ||
| Neuroscience I | ||
| Neuroscience II | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Research/Dissertation Credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete up to 30 credits of the following courses: | 30 | |
| Research (PhD) | ||
or BMED 699 | Dissertation (PhD) | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C