Medicinal Chemistry Minor

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Medicinal Chemistry minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Introductory Courses (20 credits)

CHE 101LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 113LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 102LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 114LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 203LR - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 205LAB - Organic Chemistry 1 LAB Credits: 1
CHE 204LR - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 206LAB - Organic Chemistry 2 LAB Credits: 1

Medicinal Chemistry Core (15-16 credits)

BCH 403LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4 OR
CHE 312LEC - Chemistry of Biological Systems Credits: 3
CHE 301LLR - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 349LEC - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Credits: 3 OR
CHE 319LEC - Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
MCH 401LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3
MCH 402LEC - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry II Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Minor: 35-36

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

Demonstrate knowledge in the basic sub-divisions of the science (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and biological chemistry
Use modern instrumentation and classical laboratory techniques
Design and conduct scientific experiments for the purpose of solving a scientific problem and to record and analyze the results
Understand the proper procedures for safe use of chemicals and can follow the proper procedures for chemical waste disposal
Identify and solve chemical problems and explore new areas of research
Understand the chemical basis for the rational design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of drugs, and selective metabolic inhibition