Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Science and Business - BSc&Bus3925 - Science and Business
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)

Specialisation Structure
78 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 78 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

CHEM2011
6 UOC
Physical Chemistry: Molecules, Energy and Change
CHEM2021
6 UOC
Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms and Biomolecules
CHEM2041
6 UOC
Analytical Chemistry: Essential Methods
CHEM2031
6 UOC
Inorganic Chemistry: The Elements

Level 3 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 24 UOC of the following courses.

CHEM3011
6 UOC
Quantum Nature of Molecules - from Earth to Space
CHEM3021
6 UOC
Organic Chemistry: Modern Synthetic Strategies
CHEM3031
6 UOC
Inorganic Chemistry: Transition Metals and Complexes
CHEM3061
6 UOC
Chemistry of Materials
CHEM3071
6 UOC
The Chemistry of Catalysis, Systems and Biology
CHEM6041
6 UOC
Advanced Instrumental Analysis

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Additional Information

Honours

For information about Honours in Chemistry see the Chemistry Honours plan or contact the School of Chemistry.

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