Medicinal ChemistryMedicinal Chemistry : About The Program
About Our Degrees
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of applicants/year: 40
Number of accepted majors/year: 40
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 80
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of applicants/year: 40
Number of accepted majors/year: 40
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 80
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
About Our Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 50-300
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 50-300
Upper level/advanced courses is: 15-30
Suggested Introductory Courses
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
Freshman/introductory courses is: 50-300
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 50-300
Upper level/advanced courses is: 15-30
Suggested Introductory Courses
- BIO 201 Cell Biology
- CHE 105 Chemistry: Principles and Applications I (preferred) or CHE 101 General Chemistry I
- MTH 141 College Calculus I (preferred) or MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications 1
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
About Our Faculty
The chemistry faculty includes a number of Ph.D. scientists who maintain active research programs in medicinal chemistry. Many of these have grants and contracts awarded in competitions with other scientists to support their research. The majority of outside support is from the National Institutes of Health. Faculty also hold memberships in various national organizations and several have been honored for their contributions to science.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
Notable Program Features
The Medicinal Chemistry program offers an accelerated, 5-year B.S./M.S. for qualified students. Medicinal chemistry majors apply in the junior year. Please contact the Department of Chemistry Graduate Office at 716-645-6800 for more information.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Medicinal chemistry students are eligible for the same awards as chemistry students; for a list of these awards, see the Undergraduate Catalog page for Chemistry.
The Medicinal Chemistry program offers an accelerated, 5-year B.S./M.S. for qualified students. Medicinal chemistry majors apply in the junior year. Please contact the Department of Chemistry Graduate Office at 716-645-6800 for more information.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Medicinal chemistry students are eligible for the same awards as chemistry students; for a list of these awards, see the Undergraduate Catalog page for Chemistry.
Extracurricular Activities
Medicinal chemistry students are welcome to join the chemistry undergraduate club, the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.
See the UB Student Association.
See the UB Student Association.
Complementary Programs and Courses
Majors that complement Medicinal Chemistry
Minors that complement Medicinal Chemistry
Courses outside Medicinal Chemistry that would improve employment opportunities:
Chemistry, especially synthetic and organic chemistry courses.
Minors that complement Medicinal Chemistry
Courses outside Medicinal Chemistry that would improve employment opportunities:
Chemistry, especially synthetic and organic chemistry courses.
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Updated: 13 Nov 2012 06:01:44 EST
