PHARMACOGNOSY

For students in the pharmacognosy program, the following conditions apply:

Admission • Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member in the major department.

Undergraduate Requirements • Applicants with undergraduate degrees in pharmacy, chemistry, or some other program which provides a sound background in chemistry, i.e., biology, chemical engineering, or chemical technology, will be considered for admission. Training in the biological sciences is desirable but not essential for admission.

Graduate Course Requirements • The following core courses are required:

1. Seminar on Topics of Interest in Natural Products (PHCG 543, 544) 2 hours;
2. Natural Product Chemistry (PHCG 627, 628), 6 hours;
3. Analysis of Natural Product Drugs (PHCG 631, 632, 633), 9 hours;