Graduates of the program are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the chemistry of organic compounds, including their synthesis and biosynthesis, their reactivity, and their interactions with and alteration by living systems. E ach student selects a primary research area for exploration in depth, and studies in related areas of biological or bioorganic chemistry broaden the educational experience.
Research is at the heart of the program.
As summarized elsewhere in this web site, the research activities of the department encompass many areas of modern medicinal chemistry.