Certificate in Drug Chemistry
for the 2010 Spring term
The University of Florida's online certificate program in Forensic Drug Chemistry is comprised of five three-credit courses and has been designed to meet the needs of today's working professionals. This program, which is provided by the University of Florida College of Pharmacy is structured to provide the student with a strong foundation in analytical techniques, drug pharmacology, forensic drug chemistry and organic synthesis. On completion of the 15-credit certificate program students will receive a University of Florida Certificate in Forensic Drug Chemistry. This certificate program is open to appropriately qualified local, national, and international students.
The program is novel in featuring modules in forensic pharmacology, drug synthesis, expert testimony and QA/QC procedures. These courses may be of particular interest to law enforcement agents, military personnel, pharmaceutical industrialists, and students wishing to enter the field of forensic drug chemistry.
Application Information
Certificate Application |
Non-degree Application
| Certificate in Drug Chemistry | Fall | Spring | Summer | ||
| VME 6613 | Forensic Toxicology I | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| VME 6766 | Laboratory QA/QC | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6840 | Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| PHA 6417 | Pharmaceutical Analysis 2 | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| PHA 6471 | Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry | credits: 3 | x | x | |
- Recommended Course Order:
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The following is a recommended course order for Forensic Drug Chemistry:
- Principles of Forensic Science, Forensic Toxicology 1 and Laboratory QA/QC are recommened to be taken before any of the other courses.
- Scientific Evidence and Statistics and Laboratory QA/QC can be taken anytime.
- Special Topics and Literature Surveys should be taken in the final semester.
- Library Access:
Students taking UF Forensic Science courses will also be granted online access to UF's Health Center Libraries.