The Pharmaceutical Technology Certificate Program (PTCP) provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the drug development process, emphasizing the roles that biology, chemistry, biochemical, analytical, formulation and regulatory issues play in the process of drug discovery.
This 14-credit certificate program is designed for individuals who have completed higher undergraduate level courses including Organic Chemistry 2 and Biochemistry 1. This certificate is also intended for individuals who plan to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
| Required Courses - 10 credits | ||
| Bioanalytical Instrumentation | CHM 4139 | 2 |
| Bioanalytical Instrumentation Lab | CHM 4139 | 2 |
| Introduction to Drug Design | CHM 4273 | 3 |
| Introduction to Drug Development | CHM 4274C | 3 |
| Elective Courses - 4 credits | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | BCH 3103L | 3 |
| Advanced Biochemistry | BCH 4035 | 3 |
| Seminar | BSC 4932 | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry 3 | CHM 4220 | 3 |
| Introduction to Drug Formulation | CHM 4276C | 3 |
| Structural Biochemistry | CHM 4350 | 3 |
| Special Topics (i.e., Organic Spectroscopy) | CHM 4933 | 3 |
| Special Topics (i.e., Chemical Biology) | CHM 4933 | 3 |
| Science Internship | IDS 3941 | 1-3 |
Ryan Sage, Academic Advisor | rsage@fau.edu | 561-297-4534 | SE308, Boca Raton
Contact for any questions about registration and application to the certificate programs.
Shailaja Allani, Associate Scientist,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
skesaraj@fau.edu
Contact for questions about the PTCP certificate courses.
