Duration
30h Th, 8h SEM
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry focuses on the separation of the constituents of a sample, their identification, and the determination of their respective quantities. Quantitative analytical measurements play a vital role in many areas of industry and research, both in pharmacy and in other disciplines. Many analysts devote a considerable part of their time to collecting quantitative information on sometimes very complex samples under study. Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry is therefore an indispensable tool for the investigative work of researchers across a wide range of sectors (chemical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, etc.).
The teaching of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry thus forms a fundamental component of the Bachelor's program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is structured around the life cycle of analytical procedures, i.e., the problem-solving process that covers the entire analytical pathway followed by a sample, from its source to the end user.
The objectives of this second part of the course are to complement the essential theoretical concepts required for instrumental analysis in the pharmaceutical field, based on appropriate knowledge for the use of the following methods and concepts:
- Introduction to separation methods
- Thin-layer chromatography
- Gas chromatography
- High-performance liquid chromatography
- Supercritical fluid chromatography
- Capillary electrophoresis
- Falsification of medicines
Seminars are associated with the theoretical course. Their aim is to illustrate, among other things, the fundamental quantities and calibration methods through exercises and their resolution.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Introduce the theoretical concepts essential to separation methods and to the validation of analytical techniques.
Address the various technical aspects related to separation methods and the validation of instrumental analytical techniques.
Foster the analytical mindset of the future pharmacist.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Preparatory chemistry for biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences
Physical and fathematical foundations of biomedical sciences
Pharmaceutical analytical chemistry (Partim I, CHIM0320-3)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Separate from the theoretical teaching (cf. Practical Work - Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry (Partim II, 42h - CHIM9333-1).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The lectures are delivered in an ex-cathedra format. Short video sequences and demonstrations will be used to illustrate the theoretical concepts covered, and their assimilation will be directly assessed through the interactive Wooclap platform.
The lectures are given during the fourth semester (Q4).
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
All lecture and seminar notes will be available on the eCampus platform.
General references (recommended reading): Analyse Chimique: Méthodes et techniques instrumentales modernes (10th edition); Rouessac, Dunod, 2025. Mémo visuel de Chimie Analytique; Bourderioux, Bourjot, Lordel-Madelaine, Valois, Dunod, 2020."
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Further information:
Written and oral evaluation.
Additional information:
A remedial oral examination is organized only during the first session for students who obtained a grade equal to or higher than 8.00/20 and lower than 10.00/20 on the written exam. Registration in advance is required to take this remedial oral examination.
Work placement(s)
Internship opportunity.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Teaching Assistantship: Motivated students may apply for opportunities to assist in the teaching of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry. Responsibilities include supervising laboratory practicals and supporting integrated learning activities.
Research Internship: Starting from the end of the second year of the Bachelor's program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, motivated students may apply for a research internship in the laboratory. Upon completion of the program, students may also pursue the possibility of doctoral studies within the laboratory.
Contacts
Eric Ziemons, Chargé de cours
Service de Chimie Analytique Pharmaceutique, Département de Pharmacie, CHU Bât. B36, Quartier Hôpital,avenue Hippocrate 15, 4000 Liège 1
Tel. : 04/366.43.16
e-mail: eziemons@uliege.be
Charlotte De Bleye, 1ère Assistante
Service de Chimie Analytique Pharmaceutique, Département de Pharmacie, CHU Bât. B36, Quartier Hôpital,avenue Hippocrate 15, 4000 Liège 1
Tél : +32 4 366.43.16
e-mail : cdebleye@uliege.be
Beyza Saker, Assistante
Service de Chimie Analytique Pharmaceutique, Département de Pharmacie, CHU Bât. B36, Quartier Hôpital,avenue Hippocrate 15, 4000 Liège 1
e-mail : b.saker@uliege.be
Secrétariat
Murielle Bihain, Service de Chimie Analytique Pharmaceutique, Département de Pharmacie, CHU Bât. B36, Quartier Hôpital,avenue Hippocrate 15, 4000 Liège 1
Tel : 04/366.43.16
e-mail: mbihain@uliege.be