Chemistry – Medicinal chemistry – Yarra Ranges Tech School

Maximum Number of Students

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

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre-work and post-work developed specifically for each program. We suggest reviewing and implementing these resources to enhance your curriculum and support alignment with the Victorian 2.0 curriculum.

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