BSc in Medicinal Chemistry in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

Medicinal Chemistry focuses on developing and designing new pharmaceutical drugs to treat and prevent diseases.
This program guides you through the complete process of drug development, from identifying and extracting medicinal compounds in natural and synthetic materials to clinical testing, sustainable manufacturing, patenting, and distribution.
Learn about drug interactions with the body, synthetic and organic chemistry, and the worldwide pharmaceutical sector.
Hands-on laboratory work involves drug synthesis and testing, along with an overview of intellectual property (IP) for developing and patenting new medications.
Chances to participate in UC's medicinal chemistry research, with current studies centered on finding bioactive compounds for treatments and therapeutic solutions.
UC's curriculum emphasizes the bioactive properties of Aotearoa and Polynesian plants and animals, traditional rongoā Māori remedies, and healthcare challenges relevant to our bicultural society.
There's a growing need for skilled medicinal chemists to develop transformative medicines. Alongside expertise in pharmaceutics and microbiology, you'll gain project management, scientific communication, and marketing skills for careers in both scientific research and pharmaceutical business.

Potential career options: biomedical research labs, drug production, pharmaceutical sales, regulatory agencies for medications.