Biochemistry – Medicinal Chemistry (BS)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in biochemistry with a concentration in medicinal chemistry explores the chemical reactions of each living organism. This program provides an in-depth understanding of chemical and drug synthesis, as well as how medicine influences human health at the molecular and atomic levels. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for health-related graduate studies and diverse careers in medicine, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Online medicinal chemistry courses
Throughout this program, you’ll engage in a diverse curriculum that includes courses and lab work in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, medicinal chemistry and more. You’ll gain a range of skills, from technical lab proficiency to advanced communication and scientific writing. You’ll also develop strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, preparing you for a successful career in the sciences.
CHM 433: Advanced Organic Chemistry I
CHM 435: Medicinal Chemistry
BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus
BCH 461: General Biochemistry
BCH 462: General Biochemistry
BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry
BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)
CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I
CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 343: Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)
PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)
PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)
PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)
BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)
BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)
BIO 353: Cell Biology
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Prepare for jobs in medicinal chemistry and more
Upon graduation, you’ll be a competitive applicant to many academic and professional health graduate programs. Further study will prepare you for careers in diverse industries, including biotechnology, drug design, pharmaceuticals, medicine, health, research, food production and more. You’ll also have the expertise to immediately enter the workforce and pursue careers in science and health. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Dentists, General
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $155,040
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Growth: 1.0%
Salary: $62,360
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $214,460
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Growth: 4.9%
Salary: $57,380
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Growth: 9.8%
Salary: $99,930
Optometrists
Growth: 8.8%
Salary: $125,590
Pharmacists
Growth: 2.6%
Salary: $132,750
Physician Assistants
Growth: 26.5%
Salary: $126,010
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $103,810
Veterinarians
Growth: 19.7%
Salary: $103,260