Top Masters Programs in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Program is intended for those students seeking employment at the M.S. level as research chemists in the pharmaceutical industry. The purpose of the program is to provide students with the enhanced technical depth and breadth in pharmaceutical chemistry that substantial research experience affords, so that their ability to make important contributions immediately and throughout their careers in these fields will be greatly enhanced. Students in the program will gain an in-depth understanding of the experimental and computational processes and societal issues that surround the discovery and design of modern pharmaceuticals. The program will incorporate the core disciplines of organic chemistry, biological chemistry, and chemical biology.

Those pursuing one of these degrees must select one of four curricular options: 1) Medicinal Chemistry, 2) Pharmaceutics, 3) Pharmacology, or 4) Health Outcomes Research and Policy.

Areas of interest include neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, cancer, diabetes and other metabolic diseases, synthetic organic chemistry, forensic analytical chemistry and drug delivery, disposition and formulation.

Note that courses used to fulfill program core requirements may also be used to fulfill option specific requirements.

Thesis students register for Research and Thesis in semester(s) when working on the thesis, when submitting, defending or awaiting final approval of the thesis, and when taking final examinations. Candidates for the MS degree are required to prepare a thesis proposal and complete a proposal defense.

Seminar (May be repeated multiple times for credit.).

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Cell and Gene Therapy Option.

NJIT is uniquely situated among the greatest concentration of biotechnology and pharmaceutical activities in the world, with over 400 private and public biopharmaceutical companies thriving around the NJ Area.

The program will focus on providing integrated coursework and training in current biotechnology industry practices, with a specific focus on applied cell and gene therapy.

If you have a B.S. degree in the chemical or biological sciences or engineering and seek a career or are employed in the biopharmaceutical industry, this program is for you.

B.S. degree in the chemical or biological or sciences or engineering or pharmacy with 3.0 grade point average or equivalent.

For international students with B.S. degree earned abroad, the minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79 (Internet-Based), 550 (Paper-Based) or 213 (Computer-Based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Select to follow link.

Distance Master of Science (M.S.) Select to follow link.

B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, pharmacy, the biological sciences, material sciences, chemical engineering or related disciplines.

We view each applicant carefully and consider the combination of GPA (with emphasis on chemistry courses), GRE scores, letters of recommendation and the personal statement.

GRE scores should be sent directly to the University of Kansas and to the Pharmaceutical Chemistry (code: KU R6871).

Incoming students are expected to be competent in basic principles of physical organic chemistry and mathematics. These requirements are typically satisfied with most degrees in the STEM disciplines.

From the point a student joins the department until the time they defend their dissertation is approximately 5 6 years.

The university confers degrees at the end of each semester. Therefore, it is possible that the thesis or dissertation defense may occur several months prior to the time the actual degree is conferred.

See Ph.D. Coursework and Research for details coursework and research requirements for the Ph.D. program.

All graduate students are required to attend the weekly departmental seminar. Typically, graduate students are required to present at least two departmental seminars during their time in the program. The seminar may be based on progress achieved in their research or on a literature review of work related to their research.

The median time for students to complete their Ph.D. degree in the Department is 5.3 years.

Those accepted to the program will receive a competitive stipend, tuition and basic health insurance.

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry has been named as a Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship Program partner at The University of Kansas.

The program provides a generous stipend and tuition for four years of graduate study to outstanding students.

Honors Fellowship Awarded on a competitive basis to incoming graduate students throughout the university.

Dissertation Fellowship Awarded to outstanding students during their last year of doctoral study.

Graduate Minority Opportunity Fund Fellowship Awarded to outstanding ethnic minority students for work toward the doctoral degree.

At the department level, the following are awarded each to promising incoming graduate students:.

While studying in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry, students are eligible to participate in the following affiliated programs.

Participants in these programs have generally found the experiences to be extremely beneficial to their overall experience at KU.

Graduate Certificate: Food Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.

Graduate Certificate: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Process Development and Analysis.

The School of Pharmacy offers a graduate program leading to the MS and to the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry.

Some courses may be offered at the Fort Washington campus.

Areas of Specialization: The focus is Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, including design and synthesis of ligands for cholinergic receptors and ligands for retinoic acid receptors, novel anticonvulsants, and the development of analytical methodologies.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Non-matriculated students are able to take up to 9 credits before formal application must be made to the program.

Applications should include a statement of previous teaching and or research experience, areas of interest, and future goals official transcripts and a curriculum vitae. The department attempts to make offers of assistantships on or before May 1. June 1 is the final date for acceptance or declination of department offers. Applications should be directed to:.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: It is recommended that applicants complete the courses (or their equivalent, as determined by the School of Pharmacy) to obtain a BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry), or Pharmacy before entering the program.

Master Degree in Discipline Related Discipline: A master degree is not required.

Bachelor Degree in Discipline Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry), or Pharmacy is required.

Applicants who earned a degree at a non-U.S. institution must submit an equivalency evaluation of their transcript(s) through a third-party provider, either World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, state your specific interest in Temple program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.

General Program Requirements:Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 46.

Suggested electives include CHEM 4201 Organic Structure and Mechanisms, CHEM 5201 Physical Methods in Organic Chemistry, CHEM 5205 Organic Syntheses, and PS 8009 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I. Electives should be taken primarily in Chemistry.

Of the 6 required research credits, a minimum of 2 credits of PS 9999must be taken. The other 4 credits may be taken in any combination ofPS 9994,PS 9998, andPS 9999.

The proposal should be completed and approved no than one year after completing the preliminary exam. Upon approval, a doctoral student is promoted to PhD candidacy, and a timeline for completing the investigation and writing process are established.

Dissertation: The doctoral dissertation is an original, theoretical and or empirical study that makes a significant contribution to the field. It should expand existing knowledge and demonstrate the student knowledge of research methods and a mastery of their primary area of interest. The dissertation should be rigorously investigated uphold the ethics and standards of the field demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the primary area of interest and the broader field and be prepared for publication in a professional journal.

The Dissertation Examining Committee (DEC) is formed to oversee the student doctoral research. It is charged with evaluating the student dissertation and oral defense, including the student ability to express verbally their research question, methodological approach, primary findings and implications. This outside examiner should be identified no later than the beginning of the academic term in which the student will defend the dissertation. The DEC members vote to pass or fail the dissertation and the defense at the conclusion of the public presentation.

Committee compositions must be approved by the departmental graduate committee. If a student needs to change a member of a committee, the new member must be approved by the departmental graduate committee and by the Graduate School. The changes must be documented with the Administrative Assistant and the Graduate School using the Request for Change in Dissertation Committee form, found in TUportal under the Tools tab within University Forms.

After the Administrative Assistant has made the arrangements, the student must send the Graduate School a completed Announcement of Dissertation Defense form, found in TUportal under the Tools tab within University Forms, at least 10 days before the defense date. The department posts announcements for the defense.

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Recent graduates are employed as scientists in academia, industry and government, or pursuing postgraduate education.

Qualified students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree may participate in cooperative education after completion of their sopho year.

During M.S. degree completion, several paid teaching opportunities are available.

This research culminates with a senior thesis and research presentation at a department seminar before graduation.

The Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a full-time program offered in a face-to-face format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 63 graduate semester hours (21 courses).

The following courses make up the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program.

Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master level, if applicable, are also relevant).

This focused concentration is designed to fulfill the practical and intellectual needs of chemists pursuing research and development careers within the pharmaceutical industrial. It is also geared to current technologists aspiring to supervisory roles in the laboratory or plant. To accommodate part-time students, already working in the industry, classes are offered on an evening schedule.

Admission requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in an allied science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacy). This baccalaureate degree must contain a minimum of 24 credits in chemistry including a two-semester sequence of Organic and Physical Chemistry. The general Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores must also be submitted along with three letters of recommendation. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an overall band score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS (International English Language System) is required.

Demonstrate solid foundation in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, including: vocabulary, concepts, methods, and procedures.

CHEM6801 Research and Thesis and CHEM6806 Graduate (non-thesis) Research are highly recommended.

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry is designed to fulfill the needs of chemists pursuing research and development careers within the pharmaceutical industry or relevant areas in academia.

No, this is not a thesis program and it does not include laboratory research. Students are encouraged to pursue research internships in surrounding pharmaceutical biotech industries.

No, this program is designed for chemists pursuing research and development careers it is not intended for those interested in becoming pharmacists.

There are no published minimum scores or grades. Each application is evaluated individually and a decision is made based on the entire application packet, which includes GRE scores, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, etc.

Degree with a concentration in pharmaceutical chemistry.

This allows our program to maintain an industry focus and remain current.

The minimum time required to complete this program is 2 years (4 semesters).

Many of our students work full time, live within commuting distance, and take classes only part-time. For this reason, all the pharmaceutical sciences classes are available in the evening. Thus, even full time students often become evening students by default.

The Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics does not have research or teaching assistantships and we do not provide job placement assistance. elective to assist students with no industrial experience.

CHEM6525 Principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, spectroscopy, and molecular structure. Assumes prior knowledge of MATH 2202 Calculus II or equivalent.

CHEM6781 Chemistry of substances of biological significance, structures and mechanisms of hydrolytic and respiratory enzymes, biosystheses of proteins, bio-oxidations and molecular structures of complex molecules.

CHEM7737 Analytical chemistry, techniques and methods most commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.

This four-semester program will provide you with the in-depth knowledge you need in the areas of drug design and discovery. Both programs start in the fall.

Our research-and-development focused curriculum prepares you for roles at the frontier of drug discovery and enhancement in the pharmaceutical industry.

Study medicinal, organic, and bio-organic chemistry and spectroscopic analysis.

Participate in related laboratory rotations and graduate seminars.

Study heterocyclic chemistry and the chemistry of macromolecules.

Hear why the Boston campus of MCPHS is one of the best places in the world to study pharmaceutical sciences.

Two-year, full-time program on the Boston and Worcester campuses.

Flexible full-time or part-time program on the Boston campus and online.

Flexible three-course program on the Boston campus and online.

50-credit, full-time program on the Boston and Worcester campuses.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in medicinal chemistry.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in medicinal chemistry.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in pharmaceutics.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in pharmacotherapy.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in pharmaceutics.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in pharmacotherapy.

This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2023-2024 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs and courses approved by the publication deadline however we may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch.

The School of Pharmacy offers the highest quality of graduate training in pharmaceutical sciences research and mentorship at the Master of Science level.

Identify problems in pharmaceutical sciences The candidate should demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the identification of meaningful problems in the pharmaceutical sciences and the design of and implementation of appropriate problem-solving methods.

VCU Graduate Bulletin, VCU Graduate School and general academic policies and regulations for all graduate students in all graduate programs.

As graduate students approach the end of their academic programs and the final semester of matriculation, they must make formal application to graduate. No degrees will be conferred until the application to graduate has been finalized.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants must have received a baccalaureate from an accredited institution in a related area, demonstrating the ability to perform at the graduate level.

In addition to general VCU Graduate School graduation requirements, M.S. students in pharmaceutical sciences must complete a minimum of 30 didactic credit hours of required (both school and department core) and elective hours. All M.S. students must pass the thesis review and defense in each department in order to advance to graduate. A minimum of one elective credit hour is recommended for the M.S. The elective courses taken will generally be selected from a list identified by the major adviser and will be agreed upon by the major adviser and student. These electives may include courses outside the department. Students are required to complete a thesis. The six credit-hour minimum directed research requirement may be waived for circumstances such as a prior related degree. If waived, students must still complete the minimum number of hours required for the degree.

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences From Bench to Shelf.

Frontiers of Pharmaceutical Research (two-credit course taken four semesters).

The minimum number of graduate credit hours required for this degree is 30.