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MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (Bachelor of Science Degree)

This unique major which provides a strong foundation in interdisciplinary sciences is designed for students planning to apply to medical, dental, pharmacy or veterinary schools and will benefit students planning to attend graduate school or work for pharmaceutical companies. The medicinal chemistry major provides students with an opportunity to diversify their education in chemistry and biology.

Two of the Learning Outcomes for a student who graduates from Thiel College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medicinal Chemistry are:

  • demonstrating knowledge of the principles of medicinal chemistry including how drugs work, their synthesis, rational drug design, SAR/QSAR, three dimensional molecular modeling methods, and drug metabolism.
  • being prepared for chemistry-related employment in the medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related fields or medicinal chemistry-related graduate or professional programs including medical, dental, or veterinary schools.
Major Requirements

The B.S. degree in medicinal chemistry requires all courses in Sections A and C, and one course in Section B:

Section A
CHEM 140General Chemistry I
CHEM 160General Chemistry II
CHEM 200Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 210Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 240Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 310Physical Chemistry—Dynamics
CHEM 340Biochemistry
CHEM 350Molecular Modeling
CHEM 410 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 445 Medicinal Chemistry I
CHEM 448Medicinal Chemistry II
CHEM 470Chemistry Seminar

Section B
CHEM 490Problems in Chemistry
CHEM 495Independent Study

Section C
Math 181Calculus I
Math 182Calculus II
PHYS 174Introductory Physics I
PHYS 184Introductory Physics II
BIO 145Foundations of Biology
BIO 322Genetics

Suggested Schedule for Medicinal Chemistry Majors

First Year, Fall
FYS 100First-Year Seminar(1 CH)
CHEM 140General Chemistry I(4 CH)
MATH 181Calculus I(4 CH)
ENG 111Oral & Written Expression I(3 CH)
INDS 115History of Western Humanities I(4 CH)
Elective(0-2 CH)
TOTAL 16-18 CH

First Year, Spring
CHEM 160General Chemistry II(4 CH)
MATH 182Calculus II(4 CH)
ENG 112Oral & Written Expression II(3 CH)
INDS 125History of Western Humanities II(4 CH)
HPED core requirement(2 CH)
Elective(0-1 CH)
TOTAL 17-18 CH

Suggested Sequence of Medicinal Chemistry Courses

Second Year, Fall
CHEM 200Organic Chemistry I
PHYS 174Introductory Physics I

Second Year, Spring
CHEM 210Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 184Introductory Physics II
BIO 145Foundations of Biology

Third Year, Fall
CHEM 240 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 340 Biochemistry
BIO 322 Genetics
CHEM 470 Chemistry Seminar

Third Year, Spring
CHEM 445 Medicinal Chemistry I

Fourth Year, Fall
CHEM 310 Physical Chemistry—Dynamics
CHEM 350Molecular Modeling
CHEM 360Chemical Literature (elective)

Fourth Year, Spring
CHEM 410Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 490Problems in Chemistry
or
CHEM 495Independent Study


Pre-Med Advisors

Biology Track: Dr. Nick Despo or Dr. Joyce Cuff
Chemistry Track: Dr. Chris Stanisky

  
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