Overview
About the Program
Faculty members within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry are actively engaged in research projects that include the discovery of new drug entities, the enhancement of drug efficacy by developing mechanism-based prodrugs, and the identification of biologically active metabolites.
The Medicinal Chemistry program of Rutgers University offers the opportunity to earn a M.S. degree. Rutgers University is located in central New Jersey, an area that is home to one of the highest concentrations of pharmaceutical industry in the nation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medicinal Chemistry: Research Techniques and Principles
- Drug Design
- Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry
- Interpretation of Organic Spectra
- Modern Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Human Medicine Pharmacy View 680 other Masters in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement (in your personal statement please describe the courses you have taken and any research you have performed in the area of organic chemistry. What is your level of interest in research in the area of synthetic organic medicinal chemistry?)
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE General test is preferred for MS applicants
Tuition Fee
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International
30912 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
30912 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
18180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9090 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for New Brunswick
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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