Minor in Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry could represent an exciting and relevant addition to your current major at UB. It would be particularly appropriate for those majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology and for those students who are in the pre-med or pre-dental programs. For admission criteria, a student should have already completed CHE101 or CHE105 or CHE107. The requirements for a minor in Medicinal Chemistry are:
- CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108
- CHE201-202 or CHE251-252
- MCH311 Chemistry of Drug Action
- MCH412 Lecture Instrumental Analysis
- MCH403 The Mechanisms of Drug Action
- BCH403 Principles of Biochemistry
Important Information About the Combined BS/MS in Medicinal Chemistry
- Student may be admitted no sooner than the end of the sophomore year and no later than the end of the junior year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and three supportive letters of recommendation from faculty are required for consideration. Students must apply to the Chemistry Department Graduate Office.
- Because of the importance of effective communications, it is recommended that the non-science electives include courses chosen to strengthen speaking and writing skills.
- In addition to taking these courses, the student must write and orally defend a thesis and must demonstrate basic computer skills.
- As shown in the sample program, the research can be carried out during the academic year. However, students desiring to reduce the workload during the academic year could carry out a portion of the research during the summer between years 3 and 4.
- One of the courses should be taken for graduate credit, the other for undergraduate credit.
- At least three credit hours must be chosen from graduate course offerings.
- To be certain of completing the research before the end of the fifth year, students are encouraged to spend a portion of the summer between the fourth and fifth years on research.
Application Procedure for the Combined BS/MS in Medicinal Chemistry
To be admitted to this program, students would be expected to have completed two years of undergraduate education including the courses identified as the pre-requisite courses. Students not currently enrolled in UB would need to follow the University requirements for transferring to this University.