BS in Medicinal Chemistry
Where chemistry meets medicine
The BS in Medicinal Chemistry focuses on how chemistry explains life processes and drives drug discovery. In this program, you will study the chemical basis of biological control and gain the laboratory skills needed for research in medicinal chemistry. This program supports pathways into scientific careers, graduate study or professional programs.
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- Medicinal chemistry focus: Emphasizes principles that explain life processes, biological control and drug action
- Lab training: Builds the advanced laboratory skills needed for research in medicinal chemistry
- Varied career options: Graduates are prepared for employment or further study depending on elective choices
- Designed for students interested in chemistry at the interface of biology and medicine
- Builds a strong foundation for graduate school or professional programs such as medicine or pharmacy
- Emphasizes experimental design, problem solving and data analysis
- Supported by faculty mentors who have a wide range of expertise
- Core chemistry knowledge across organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and biological chemistry
- How to design, conduct and analyze scientific experiments
- The chemical basis of drug design, synthesis and mechanism of action
- How chemical structure affects biological activity and control processes
Common fields for BS Medicinal Chemistry graduates:
- Medicinal chemistry roles in industry, government or research institutes
- Graduate study in medicinal chemistry
- Pursuing further professional programs in medicine or pharmacy
With questions about the undergraduate chemistry programs, please contact mashour@buffalo.edu.
