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 |
| Organic Spectroscopy | CHM 4230C | 3 |
| Chemical Biology | CHM 4300 | 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 and Director, Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
skesaraj@fau.edu
Contact for questions about the PTCP certificate courses.
