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PhD Medicinal Chemistry at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The program in medicinal chemistry emphasizes the application of chemical principles to research on the action of drugs on biological systems. Courses offered by the program focus on general principles of medicinal chemistry, drug design and synthesis, chemical aspects of drug metabolism, chemical mechanisms of drug toxicity and carcinogenicity, computer-assisted drug design, and receptor modeling.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy  |  Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Biochemistry Requirement, Additional Elective Requirement, Thesis Credits. Students must take all courses for an A-F grade, unless the course is only offered on the S/N grading basis.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in an appropriate related science field such as pharmacy, chemistry, or biology. Students majoring in other degree programs that encompass chemical, biochemical, or biological fields of study are also encouraged to apply. All applicants should have completed undergraduate chemistry through elementary organic chemistry. Undergraduate coursework in biochemistry and physical chemistry is also a prerequisite, but under certain circumstances such coursework may be taken during the first year. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Three letters of recommendation from college-level faculty, a complete set of official transcripts, and a statement of immediate and long range career objectives are required. All application materials should be submitted by the admissions deadline listed on the departmental website in order to be considered for fellowship, teaching, and research assistantships awarded in the next academic year. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.

Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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