Program: Medicinal Chemistry PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Having occupied a state-of-the-art building, merged the Departments of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, and added several recent faculty, the research activity of the medicinal chemistry program is very energized. As a moderately large graduate program, we have the critical mass for the state-of-the-art instrumentation required for modern research in chemistry. Still, the program is sufficiently small to have a nurturing and supportive environment for all the students.

Curriculum

Required Core (13 credits)

CHE 501LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
MCH 501LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3
MCH 502LEC - Principles of Med Chem 2 Credits: 4
AND one course from the following:
CHE 503LEC - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 505LEC - Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 506LEC - Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy of Molecules and Nanostructures Credits: 3
CHE 507LEC - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 508LEC - Statistics & Instrmtatn Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Any LEC CHE/MCH 500 or higher course

Research and Dissertation (53 credits)

CHE 598TUT - Graduate Rsch Proposal Credits: 1
MCH 615LAB - Medicinal Chemistry Res Credits: 1 - 19
MCH 616LAB - Medicinal Chemistry Res Credits: 1 - 19

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

5 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.