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Earn both a bachelor's in medicinal chemistry and a master's in chemistry in just five years with this accelerated dual-degree program. Illinois' only medicinal chemistry undergraduate program—and among the few nationwide—equips students to apply biological, chemical, and data science principles to computer-assisted drug design, synthesis, testing, and analysis for diagnosing, treating, and curing diseases. The chemistry master's degree delivers advanced training, broader career prospects, and increased earning potential.
Beyond classroom learning, students acquire practical skills through industry-focused lab courses, collaborating with renowned faculty on cutting-edge research in medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry. This includes cancer drug development, computational drug modeling, and biomaterial analysis for regenerative medicine applications.