Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-08-10
Contents
The goal of the course is to give basic knowledge in the area of medicinal chemistry. This includes knowledge in interactions between low molecular weight compounds and proteins, DNA, and RNA, and methods for identification, design, synthesis, and evaluation of drug candidates. The laboratory part of the course includes design, synthesis and evaluation of biologically active compounds. After completion of the course the students shall be familiar with the processes involved in the development of a drug, have a detailed understanding of the concept of ligand-receptor interaction, possess basic knowledge in methods for medicinal and combinatorial chemistry, have a broad overview of drug uptake, metabolism, and secretion, and by oneself be able to retrieve chemical, biological, and medical information from databases, and have practical skills in design, synthesis, and evaluation of biologically active compounds.
Required Knowledge
Bioorganic Chemistry (15 credits 5KE010 ) and Biochemistry (15 credits 5KE075) or the equivalent. The course can not be combined with Theoretical Medicinal Chemistry 7,5 credits, Medicinal Chemistry 7,5 credits or Applied Medicinal Chemistry 7,5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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