Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry - Medicinal Chemistry

Join Arizona State University's Biochemistry program! Focus on medicinal chemistry and prepare for a rewarding career in medicine. Apply now!

Program Description Students in the BS program in biochemistry take courses in areas ranging from basic chemistry, through the properties and function of biomolecules and the mechanisms of cellular function, to living organisms. With a concentration in medicinal chemistry, students learn how to apply chemical and biochemical thinking to the design and function of medicines. Students take classes in advanced organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry and learn the fundamental chemical basics of drug design, synthesis and mechanism of action.