Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 13
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $107k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety.
Examples of specialized tracks: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS), Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (PhD).
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $101k | +8.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Chemists | $84k | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Chemistry teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +2.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$107k
Top colleges for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emory & Henry University | Emory, VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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