Program Details

Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry (PhD)

Your Doctoral Journey

Our research-and-development focused curriculum prepares you for roles at the frontier of drug discovery and enhancement in the pharmaceutical industry. You’ll work side-by-side with globally respected faculty working on novel drug targets and diseases. This program is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.

First-Year Experience (following completion of your MS degree)

  • deepen your grasp of pharmaceutical science principles
  • study medicinal, organic, and bio-organic chemistry and spectroscopic analysis
  • participate in related laboratory rotations and graduate seminars

Second-Year Experience

  • engage in research in your desired area of specialization
  • continue to participate in related graduate seminars

Third-Year Experience

  • develop a thorough understanding of drug metabolism
  • continue to participate in related graduate seminars
  • extend your research in a desired area of specialization and create a grant proposal