Certificate in Science in Medicinal Chemistry

University of Canterbury

If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the Certificate in Science (CertSc). It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Choose from a range of subjects that suit your specific science interests ranging from Astronomy, to Environmental Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and Psychology. Complete a minimum of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Science subjects. This Certificate can be completed within one semester full-time, or part time for up to 6 years. Courses can be transferred to some degrees and is a great pathway to the Bachelor of Science. Medicinal Chemistry explores the design and creation of new medicinal drugs for the treatment and prevention of illnesses. This major will take you through the entire lifecycle of creating medicines, from discovering and isolating medicinal agents within natural and synthetic sources, through to clinical trials, sustainable production, patents, and sales. Study Involve: Study how drugs affect the body, synthetic and organic chemistry, and about the global pharmaceutical industry. Practical lab courses synthesising and testing drugs, including an introduction to intellectual property (IP) for designing and patenting your own medicinal products. Opportunities to be involved in medicinal chemistry research at UC like discovery of bioactive molecules for therapies and therapeutic agents. UC’s programme has a unique focus on the bioactivity of Aotearoa and Polynesian flora and fauna, traditional rongoa (Maori medicines), and healthcare issues specific to our bicultural community.

Faculty of Science