FDU

Chemistry at the Madison Campus

Master of Science in Chemistry/

Concentration in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Master of Science in Chemistry with a Concentration in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is intended to serve the needs of the pharmaceutical industry in the north Jersey area. With the help of experienced industrial adjunct faculty, the Department provides a needed, rigorous, and flexible course of study in this important area.

This program is intended for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry wishing to advance their skills and credentials. Financial assistance in the form of teaching assistantships and research scholarships is not available.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

1.

Graduation from an accredited college or university.

2.

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 24 credits in undergraduate chemistry with laboratory work, including physical chemistry and organic chemistry, a working knowledge of calculus, and one year of physics with laboratory.

3.

Applicants also must meet all the general admission requirements for matriculated students.

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See this link for a full explanation of the minimum requirements for admission.


Course requirements: (37 credits)

Core Courses (28 credits):

Credits:

 

CHEM 6673

CHEM 6781

CHEM 7733

CHEM 7751

CHEM 6663

CHEM 6685

CHEM 7735

CHEM 7753

CHEM 5242

CHEM 6805

Physical Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Instrumental Analysis

Chemical Kinetics

Introductory Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmacokinetics

Physical Chemistry II

Chemistry Seminar

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

Elective Courses (9 credits required):

  

 

CHEM 7765

CHEM 7747

CHEM 7783

PHAR 6605


PHAR 6615


CHEM 7891

Heterocyclic Chemistry

Protein Chemistry

Biochemistry II

The Pharmaceutical Industry:
 Structure and Government Relations

Pharmaceutical Marketing
 and Product Develoment

Internship (Laboratory Work Experience)

3

3

3

3


3


3