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Medicinal Chemistry

Building on the knowledge and skills in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, this program prepares students in the design, synthesis, isolation, and characterization of pharmacologically active compounds as potential new pharmaceuticals.
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Program Description

Medicinal Chemistry is a multi-disciplinary field of study that utilizes synthetic organic chemistry in conjunction with developments in biochemistry, computational chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology to advance drug discovery. Faculty members within the Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry are actively engaged in research projects that include the discovery of new drug entities, the enhancement of drug efficacy by developing mechanism-based prodrugs, and the identification of biologically active metabolites or natural products. The program is designed to provide you with a robust foundation in drug design and drug discovery for a successful career in industry or academia.

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Degree Types

  • M.S. (Master of Science)
  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Campus Locations

Busch Campus - New Brunswick

Admission Deadlines

For best consideration apply by these dates

For both Ph.D., or M.S.:
Feb 1 for Full Consideration of Financial Support
June 1 for Fall admission
Dec. 1 for Spring admission