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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The primary aim of this online programme on Medicinal Chemistry by Swayam is to make the registered students familiarize themselves with the fundamental and primary concepts of drug discovery and the process of its development. The certification course has been formulated for the students who are having a background in the subject of chemistry and are interested in the process of drug discovery.

The purpose of this programme is to train the candidates on the various aspects of new drug development and drug discovery The Medicinal Chemistry certification syllabus will be dealing with - target identification, drug screening, optimization lead discovery, and the molecular basis for the process drug design and framing the drug action.

The twelve-week programme will be emphasizing the students on the subject of chemistry. After completing the online programme the students will learn to classify the drugs on various lines. They will also study transition-state inhibitors in this programme.

The Highlights

Course organised by Swayam
12 weeks programme
Course partnered by IIT Madras and NPTEL
ACTIE approved FD course
A certificate recognised by the government

Programme Offerings

Self-assessments
test
videos
Lectures
Reading Material
case study
Quiz
online learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IISER Pune

The Medicinal Chemistry fee for registration is free for this course.
The interested candidates are requested to pay a fee of Rs.1,000/- to apply for the examination.

Medicinal Chemistry fees details

Particulars	Amount
Registration fee	Free
Examination fee	Rs.1,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Education

To seek admission in the Medicinal Chemistry certification course the students need to have a basic understanding of organic chemistry and also need to have an interest in drug discovery. The applicants also need to have an interest in biochemistry.

Certification Qualification Details

For the Medicinal Chemistry training certification, all the registered students have to appear for the final end term proctored examination. Candidates need to clear the exams with a 75% mark minimum. They should also score a 25% average in 8 out of 12 assignments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

In the Medicinal Chemistry online course the students will get an in-depth understanding of the following:

Students will understand the process of the G-protein receptors and their applications.
The mechanisms of protein synthesis will also be covered in the syllabus.
They will be learning about the various classifications that are available in drugs.
The key principles of enzyme receptors will also be covered in the course curriculum.
Applicants will be covering the details of dose-response curves and their uses.
The registered students will further be learning about the topic of ion change receptors.
They will further cover the details of kinase-linked receptors.
Participants will be developing their skills in the sector of drug production.
The methodology of chain branching will also be dealt with in the course.
The importance of drug synergy will be discussed in the programme.

Who it is for

The Medicinal Chemistry programme will be for the following candidates-

The 3rd year undergraduates of M.Sc. chemistry and B.Sc. chemistry students can apply for this programme.
The doctoral students can also register for this course.

Application Details

The listed steps have to be followed by the students to secure their seat in the Medicinal Chemistry training-

Step 1: Candidates are requested to visit the below-mentioned programme URL:

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_cy05/preview.

Note- The application form is currently not available since the course is continuing. They can get in touch with the administration of Swayam for the next update.

The Syllabus

An overview of drugs and drug targets
Structure of a cell
Intermolecular binding forces
Classification of drugs

Principles of enzyme structure
Catalysis and inhibition in drug discovery: Enzyme mechanisms overview
Enzyme catalysis and inhibition in drug discovery
Reversible and irreversible inhibitors; transition-state inhibitors

Principles of enzyme structure
Catalysis and inhibition in drug discovery
Enzyme mechanisms overview
Enzyme catalysis and inhibition in drug discovery
Reversible and irreversible inhibitors
Transition-state inhibitors
Receptors function and ligand binding interactions
Ion channel receptors
Kinase-linked receptors
G-Protein coupled receptors
Drug-receptor interaction
Dose-response curves

Receptors function and ligand binding interactions
Ion channel receptors
Kinase-linked receptors
G-Protein coupled receptors
Drug-receptor interaction
Dose-response curves

Nucleic acids structure and function
DNA Interactive agents and chemotherapy: DNA binding agents
Intercalation and alkylation
DNA strand breakers

Synthetic methods in medicinal chemistry
Combinatorial and parallel synthesis: solid-phase techniques
Mix and split method in combinatorial synthesis
Dynamic combinatorial synthesis
Solid-phase synthesis
Diversity-oriented synthesis

Lead discovery
Bioassays
Drug targets
Lead Modification
Optimization
Pharmacophore
Homologation
Bioisostere
Chain branching
Electronic effects
Lipophilicity
Structure-Activity Relationships
Quantitative-structure activity relationships (QSAR)

Lead discovery
Bioassays
Drug targets
Lead Modification
Optimization
Pharmacophore
Homologation
Bioisostere
Chain branching
Electronic effects
Lipophilicity
Structure-Activity Relationships
Quantitative-structure activity relationships (QSAR)

Drug metabolism and pharmacology: Analytical methods in metabolism; Phase I and Phase II transformations
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism and excretion (ADME)
Bioavailability
Pre-clinical and clinical development
Therapeutic index and therapeutic window

Prodrugs and drug delivery systems: Use of prodrug systems
Prodrugs for stability
Solubility and slow-release
Overview of drug delivery

Drug resistance mechanisms and synergism: Mechanisms of drug resistance
Circumventing drug resistance
Drug synergy

Drug resistance mechanisms and synergism: Mechanisms of drug resistance
Circumventing drug resistance
Drug synergy

Instructors

IISER Pune Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What will the programme duration?

The Medicinal Chemistry certification course will be organised on a digital platform for the tenure of twelve weeks.

2: Which industries are being supported by the programme?

The industries that are being supported are- the companies that are involved in the pharmaceutical sector.

3: Who are the programme instructors?

The instructors for this programme are the professors of IISER Pune.

4: Who will be issuing the certificate?

The certificate for the Medicinal Chemistry training will be issued by NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

5: Where can I get the curriculum details?

All the details about the Medicinal Chemistry certification syllabus can be accessed from the website.

6: What are the programme requirements?

With the help of good internet connectivity and laptop or desktop connectivity, the students can apply for this course.

7: Who all can apply for the programme?

All students who have knowledge in biochemistry and hold an interest in the drug and organic industry can apply for this Medicinal Chemistry certification course.

8: What is the registration fee for this session?

The Medicinal Chemistry fee for registration is not required and is free. And can be accessed by all the applicants.

9: Where can I get the form?

All the interested students can get access to the online form from the official site of Swayam.

10: How can the student access the programme?

The classes for the Medicinal Chemistry training will be organised on the online platform.