Medicinal Chemistry Minor
Description
This minor may be applied towards any KPU bachelor's degree.
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.
Lower-Level Prerequisites
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| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2315 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2320 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
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| MATH 1120 | Differential Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1130 | Calculus for Life Sciences I | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1140 | Calculus I (Business Applications) | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 credits | |
One of: |
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| PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | 4 credits | |
Upper-Level Requirements
| CHEM 3320 | Natural Products Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 4320 | Drug Discovery, Design & Development | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 4330 | Modern Alchemy | 3 credits | |
| CHEM 4399 | Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHEM 4610 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 credits |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Medicinal Chemistry.
At a Glance
Faculty of Science and Horticulture
Chemistry
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Offered At:
Surrey
Start Date(s):
September
January
May
Intake Type:
Open intake
Format:
Full-time
Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2017
How to Declare:
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