Interest: Basic knowledge at medicine making

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The discussion centers on the desire for a comprehensive course in medicine making, specifically focusing on creating pharmaceuticals like pills. The participant expresses frustration with the lack of a singular educational path that consolidates knowledge in drug research, particularly in pharmacology, which is fragmented into various specializations. They are considering changing universities since pharmacology is not available at their current institution, the University of Akron. The conversation shifts to medicinal chemistry, highlighting the prerequisite knowledge required, including general and organic chemistry, before engaging in practical drug formulation. There is a concern about the feasibility of conducting independent research after an undergraduate degree, with questions about the extent of hands-on lab work available in graduate programs. The mention of an organic chemistry experiment involving benzocaine illustrates the practical applications of the knowledge sought. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the complexities of pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sciences and the educational hurdles involved.
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It would be awesome if there was a course - intro to medicine making where I would get to create a pill but there isn't. What would be the closest thing to it? I thought I could major in 1 field to get the medicine knowledge but even that's not true. Even inside pharmacology, there are more categories I have to chose for. So is it not possible for me to the knowledge from 1 education about drug-research into the following types: Painkiller, anti-bacterial, boost, etc.?

Thanks.

P.S. I am attending University of Akron. Am willing to change Universities just for this.
(since pharmacology isn't even offered there.)
 
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Would I have enough basic knowledge to do continual research on my own after my Undergrad degree, because right now, I feel hopeless. Or would I be actually be making stuff in the Lab by my Master's or even PhD?

EDITED LATER: Referring to Medicinal Chemistry.
(in response to eXorikos)
 
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You want to be able to study farmacology after 1 class?
 
Bump.
(Check my last thread.)
 
You will need a year of general chemistry and a year of organic chemistry before you can understand anything.

edit: As an example, a popular organic chemistry experiment is to make benzocaine, a local anesthetic. http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem35/Syn%20Sp06/35Exp86.pdf
 
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I feel like this is rather sketchy... for what purpose do you want to learn how to make pills for personal research...
 
Is Medicinal Chemistry only offered as a Graduate program?
 

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