Minor in Medicinal Chemistry
Intakes for this program have been postponed indefinitely.
Description
This minor may be applied towards any KPU bachelor's degree.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/science
Department's website: kpu.ca/science/chemistry
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a Minor in Medicinal Chemistry must be admitted to KPU for undergraduate studies.
Declaration Requirements
Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation. A minor may only be declared as part of a bachelor’s degree.
Curricular Requirements
The Minor in Medicinal Chemistry requires completion of 18 credits of upper-level CHEM courses.
Additionally, up to 30 credits of lower-level prerequisite courses in CHEM, MATH and PHYS may be required, depending on the student's academic background.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Prerequisites | ||
| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHEM 2315 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 2320 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Calculus for Life Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I (Business Applications) | ||
| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| or MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | |
| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | |
| PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | |
| Upper-Level Requirements | ||
| CHEM 3320 | Natural Products Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 4320 | Drug Discovery, Design & Development | 4 |
| CHEM 4330 | Modern Alchemy | 3 |
| CHEM 4399 | Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4610 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Medicinal Chemistry.
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