University of Washington

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.;, Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Medicinal chemistry is a hybrid discipline that focuses on the study of the relationship between chemical structure and biological effect. By its very nature, medicinal chemistry relies on the methodological tools of a variety of fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. As a consequence, training in the area provides the student with a broad perspective on the interaction of foreign molecules with living systems and the resulting biologicalconsequences.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above