Applications of Chemistry in Medicine

1 Credit.

Chemistry is one of the oldest scientific disciplines through major contributions have been made in various fields such as health care, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, materials and polymer science and forensic chemistry, to name a few. The development of new drugs involves chemical analysis and synthesis of new compounds. Chemistry also plays a vital role in the development and growth of several consumer-based industries such as pigments and paints, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and oil and natural gas. In this program, students will be introduced to applications of chemistry in medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. Prerequisite: Background in chemistry and biology.