Course Note
This course will only run in spring 2027, as it will be taught by a Visiting Faculty.
About this course
This course introduces the principles and practice of medicinal chemistry. Students will explore how new small molecule drugs are designed and how their pharmacological, metabolic, and toxicological properties are optimized. The course provides an overview of the drug discovery, development, and approval process, supported by case studies of successful and failed drug candidates. Through in-depth analysis of primary literature and case studies, students will examine how emerging technologies drive modern drug discovery.
Syllabus
Spring 2027 (Draft)
This is a draft syllabus. The final syllabus will be available here a few days prior to the new course’s first start date.
Go to syllabusPre-requisites
One year of biology at university level, and one year of chemistry at university level (including at least one semester of organic chemistry)