Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

The concentration in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry is designed for motivated students seeking careers in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or medically related research. We specifically designed this program to meet the rigorous requirements for students interested in continuing their education in fields of study that will prepare them for these fast-paced, integrated environments. This program will help students create a competitive application portfolio. The requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Medicinal Chemistry are:

Course Title Credits
Jax MIX General Education Curriculum41
Course Title Credits
Chemistry Requirements
CY 105
CY 107
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
4
CY 106
CY 108
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II
4
CY 231Organic Chemistry I4
CY 232Organic Chemistry II4
CY 341Physical Chemistry I (WI)4
CY 362Biochemistry I (WI)4
Medicinal Chemistry Concentration
CY 363Biochemistry II4
Select a minimum of 12 hours of Chemistry electives from the following:12
Quantitative Analysis
Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Medical Biochemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Macro-Molecular Modeling
Enzymology
Advanced Materials and Technology
Chemistry of Cannabis
Instrumental Analysis
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Neurochemistry
Internship 1
Chemistry Research 1
Support Courses
BY 101
BY 103
Introductory Biology I
and Introductory Biology Lab I
4
BY 102
BY 104
Introductory Biology II
and Introductory Biology Lab II
4
BY 322Genetics (WI)4
MS 113Precalculus Trigonometry (or higher excluding MS 114 and MS 204)3
PHS 201College Physics I3
PHS 202College Physics II3
PHS 203College Physics Laboratory Techniques I1
PHS 204College Physics Laboratory Techniques II1
Biology Electives
Select a minimum of 9 hours of Biology 300+ electives from the following:9
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Microbiology
Discovering Genomics and Bioinformatics
Cell Biology
Medical Microbiology
Immunology
Animal Reproduction and Development
Medical Parasitology
Animal Systems Physiology
Molecular Biology
General Toxicology
Advanced Cell Biology
Endocrinology
Advanced Topics in Biology I
Total Hours72
1

This course may be taken up to three times for a maximum of three credit hours.  

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
CY 105
CY 107
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Jax MIX Inquiry)
4
MS 113 Precalculus Trigonometry (or higher excluding MS 114 and MS 204 - Jax MIX Communication) 3
BY 101
BY 103
Introductory Biology I
and Introductory Biology Lab I
4
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours14
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
CY 106
CY 108
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Jax MIX Inquiry)
4
BY 102
BY 104
Introductory Biology II
and Introductory Biology Lab II
4
General Elective 3
 Hours14
Sophomore
Fall
Jax MIX Experience: History 1 3
BY 322 Genetics (WI) 4
PHS 201
PHS 203
College Physics I
and College Physics Laboratory Techniques I
4
CY 231 Organic Chemistry I 4
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 1 3
Biology Elective 2 3
PHS 202
PHS 204
College Physics II
and College Physics Laboratory Techniques II
4
CY 232 Organic Chemistry II 4
 Hours14
Junior
Fall
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
CY 362 Biochemistry I (WI) 4
CY 300+ Elective 3 3
General Elective 5
 Hours15
Spring
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
CY 363 Biochemistry II 4
CY 300+ Elective 3 3
General Elective 4
 Hours17
Senior
Fall
Jax MIX Expression (Literature if sequence) 1 3
Biology Elective 2 3
CY 341 Physical Chemistry I (WI) 4
CY 300+ Elective 3 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Experience (History if sequence) 1 3
Biology Elective 2 3
CY 300+ Elective 3 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120
1

A sequence in either literature or history is required with a minimum of three credit hours in both history and literature.

2

Select up to 9 hours of Biology electives from the following:  BY 320 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4), BY 323 Microbiology (4), BY 340 Discovering Genomics and Bioinformatics (3)BY 373 Cell Biology (4), BY 402 Medical Microbiology (4)BY 403 Immunology (3)​, BY 413 Animal Reproduction and Development (4), BY 417 Medical Parasitology (3)BY 434 Animal Systems Physiology (4)BY 450 Molecular Biology (4), BY 463 General Toxicology (0-4), BY 473 Advanced Cell Biology (4)BY 478 Endocrinology (3), or BY 480 Advanced Topics in Biology I (1)

3

Select 12 hours of Chemistry electives from the following:  CY 321 Quantitative Analysis (0-5)CY 411 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (4)CY 413 Pharmacology (3), CY 414 Medical Biochemistry (3), CY 416 Forensic Chemistry (3)CY 417 Macro-Molecular Modeling (3), CY 418 Enzymology (3), CY 419 Advanced Materials and Technology (3), CY 420 Chemistry of Cannabis (3),  CY 421 Instrumental Analysis (4), CY 435 Advanced Topics in Chemistry (3)CY 450 Neurochemistry (3), or select up to 3 semester hours of CY 490 Internship (1) or CY 497 Chemistry Research (1).