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Overview for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)

A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety.

Careers for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) Majors

A major in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
 1
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$26,930 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.