Chemistry – Medicinal chemistry

Maximum Number of Students

25

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

VCE Chemistry

Description

Step into the role of an analytical chemist as you explore the chemical composition of over-the-counter pain relief medications. Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), students prepare and test pharmaceutical samples, identify active ingredients, and interpret real-world data. This program blends medicinal chemistry with advanced instrumental techniques, offering insights into drug formulation, purity analysis, and applications in health, industry, and forensic science.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the structure and function of paracetamol and identify key functional groups
  • Describe the principles of HPLC and its role in analytical chemistry.
  • Prepare and analyse samples of commercial paracetamol using HPLC.
  • Interpret chromatograms to determine the identity and purity of organic compounds.
  • Reflect on the real-world applications of analytical chemistry in medicine and pharmacology.
  • Determine the concentration of parabens in cosmetic samples

Career Paths

  • Medicinal chemist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Toxicologist
  • Regulatory Affairs Officer
  • Quality Control Chemist

Tertiary Options

  • Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery
  • Diploma of Laboratory Technology
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Before your visit

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After your visit

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