Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry program requires a minimum of 60 post-baccalaureate semester hours: 48 credits of course work–including four (4) credits of seminar, and 12 credits of dissertation research.

All Ph.D. programs at the Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, the social and behavioral sciences or business.

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Program Information

Pursue groundbreaking research in drug design and development with our Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry program. Join our esteemed faculty and apply now!

Program Type

Major

Degree

Doctorate

Required Credit Hours

60 (Minimum)

Medicinal Chemistry Faculty

Patrick Flaherty, Ph.D.

Patrick Flaherty, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Aleem Gangjee, Ph.D.

Aleem Gangjee, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor

David Lapinsky, Ph.D.

David Lapinsky, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Kevin Tidgewell, Ph.D.

Kevin Tidgewell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor