Pharmaceutical Chemistry Minor

Pharmaceutical chemistry drives the production of new drugs that fight disease and promote healthier, more active lives. As a pharmaceutical chemistry student, you’ll learn all aspects of drug development, from initial design to delivery. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience and use sophisticated equipment in laboratory courses such as Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Synthesis. You’ll also have the opportunity to intern and conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member and an industrial/governmental scientist.

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What Can I Do with a Minor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry?

Our prepares you for rewarding careers with pharmaceutical companies and government agencies. Pharmaceutical chemists — chemists who help prevent, cure and relieve symptoms of diseases — are in high demand within the vast pharmaceutical industry and are employed in government regulatory agencies such as the: 

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

They may also be involved in drug synthesis and drug analysis or as a technical representative in the marketing division of a company.

What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Examine molecules and their protein receptors with powerful Beowulf supercomputers in our West Center for Computational Chemistry and Drug Design.

  • Use sophisticated laboratory equipment and advanced technology in our state-of-the-art labs, including 400-MHz NMR spectrometers, high-pressure liquid chromatographs and computer clusters with more than 2,000 processors.

  • Strong cross-disciplinary interaction enables collaboration with peers and faculty in chemistry, pharmacology/toxicology and biology programs.

  • Our program is certified by the American Chemical Society and offers countless research opportunities through laboratory courses.

Why Study Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Philadelphia?

Saint Joseph’s is the only university in the region offering a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry. Here in Philadelphia, you’re in the heart of the health science industry, surrounded by 250 medical facilities and within two hours of 75% of all U.S. pharmaceutical firms. The city’s diverse population and rich healthcare employment opportunities offer a unique environment to gain experience in pharmaceutical research. Become a practice-ready pharmaceutical chemist in a range of areas through Saint Joseph’s full-time program at our University City location.

Curriculum & Coursework

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

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