Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

The PhD Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery educates and trains students in the design and synthesis of novel, biologically active compounds and in delineating their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches. Research specializations are available in synthetic, biochemicalpharmacological, and biophysical aspects of medicinal chemistry.The main goal of the degree is to improve understanding of how the chemical and physical properties of drugs and their dosage forms affect therapeutic performance in healthy and diseased systems.Students may elect to concentrate on courses focused on novel drug delivery systems; biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics; physical pharmacy and polymeric dosage form development; or drug metabolism. With a strong focus on nanotechnology-based advanced delivery systems that address contemporary needs, these concentrations also give students the opportunity to study with some of the world’s top researchers. Students have the option of performing summer industrial internships in some of the most prestigious Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Graduates of the program will also be well prepared to enter related PhD programs at the university.

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering or a related field.At least two semesters undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following: mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.A bachelor’s degree in any field, completed no later than July 2022. GPA 3.0 or higher.Three (3) letters of recommendationCV/ResumeStatement of Purpose. Please see application for details.GRE taken within the last five yearsRequired for PhD applicantsOptional for MS applicantsSuggested score: 305. A minimum of 150 Verbal Reasoning and 150 Quantitative Reasoning is preferredSpecialty subject GREs are not requiredOfficial exam scores from either TOEFL or IELTS Academic (school codes listed in chart below)