SCCHM3004 Organic Synthesis for Drug Design
In this unit students will study the structure, synthesis, reactivity and analysis of simple organic molecules with a focus on pharmaceuticals and biochemicals. Specific topics will include reactive intermediates, molecular rearrangements, elimination reactions, nucleophilic substitution, aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry, carbonyl compounds and organometallic compounds. Students will apply these synthetic processes to drug design problems, both in theory and in the laboratory.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
