Browse Hierarchy CHE706P: Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry

The discovery and development of new drugs is critical for improving human health and treating a wide range of diseases. Medicinal chemistry plays a vital role in the drug discovery and development process by providing the fundamental knowledge and principles necessary to design and optimize drugs with improved efficacy and safety profiles. This module equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of medicinal chemistry, including drug targets, drug-receptor interactions and pharmacology. Students will develop the skills necessary to design and optimize drugs with improved efficacy and safety profiles. By the end of the module, students will be able to critically evaluate the impact of medicinal chemistry on drug discovery.