BS/MS in Medicinal Chemistry
A fast track to advanced medicinal chemistry
The combined BS/MS in Medicinal Chemistry is a rigorous five-year program that prepares students for advanced laboratory science careers. With a strong focus on medicinal chemistry research and hands-on experimentation, students develop the skills needed for pharmaceutical industry roles or further graduate and professional education.
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- Five year program: Earn a BS and an MS in Medicinal Chemistry in five years
- Robust research experience: Includes full-time laboratory work on a master’s thesis project
- Career preparation: Produces graduates highly qualified for laboratory work
- Accelerated pathway to a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry
- Designed for students with strong performance in chemistry and clear career goals
- Emphasis on synthetic organic chemistry and advanced laboratory skills
- Supported by faculty mentors who have a wide range of expertise
- Core chemistry knowledge across organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and biological chemistry
- Advanced laboratory techniques used in medicinal chemistry research
- How to design, synthesize and analyze compounds relevant to drug development
- How to conduct sustained, independent laboratory research through a master’s thesis project
Common fields for BS/MS Medicinal Chemistry graduates:
- Medicinal chemistry roles in industry, government or research institutes
- Lab scientist in the pharmaceutical industry
- Pursuing further professional programs in medicine or pharmacy
With questions about the undergraduate chemistry programs, please contact mashour@buffalo.edu.
