Medicinal Chemistry PhD

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

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Show proficiency in three areas of chemistry. All students must be proficient in medicinal chemistry and two other areas that include physical, organic, analytical, and inorganic.

2) Be able to demonstrate an understanding of chosen research field of specialization

3) Be successful and effective in oral communication of research performed and will be able to explain its significance

4) Be able to effectively articulate their chosen research area and successfully defend their research in front of a critical audience

5) Be able to conduct experiments particular to their research field

6) Be able to devise and plan experiments independently, in their chosen area of research.

7) Be able to lead a discussion group discussing literature topics in the major field of specialization.

8) Be able to teach an undergraduate recitation section and/or mentor an undergraduate or junior graduate student in the laboratory setting, in their chosen area of research specialization

9) Be able to create an independent idea outside of their chosen research area and successfully defend it in front of a critical audience

10) Demonstrate critical thinking skills

SED Statement

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