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 Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Specialization in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Pharmaceutical Science core courses – 5-7 SH
• PSC G100 Concepts in Pharmaceutical Science 2 SH
• PSC G210 Drug Design, Evaluation and Development 2 SH
• PSC G212 Research Skills and Ethics 1 SH or
     CHM G200 Research Skills and Ethics in Chemistry 3 SH or
     BIO G381 Ethics in Biological Research 2 SH

Medicinal Chemistry / Drug Discovery Specialization Courses – 9 SH
• PSC G222 Chemistry and Biology of Drugs of Abuse 2 SH
• PSC G224 Behavioral Pharmacology and Drug Discovery 2 SH
• PSC G226 Imaging in Medicine and Drug Discovery 2 SH
• CHM G376 Bioorganic Chemistry 3 SH

General Electives – 19-21 SH
Advisor consultation is required when choosing electives.

Ph.D. Core - 10 SH minimum

• PSC G300 Pharmaceutical Science Seminar 1 SH (may be taken more than once)
• PSC G681 Thesis Proposal 1 SH
• PSC G800 Qualifying Exam Preparation 0 SH
• PSC G810 Pharmaceutical Science Colloquium 1 SH
• PSC G892 Dissertation 2 SH (must be taken at least twice)

Total number of credits 45 SH

Specialization-specific non-course requirements:
• Participation in Journal Club

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