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

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) - BSc(Adv)3972 - Advanced Science

Specialisation Structure
78 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 78 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

CHEM1031
6 UOC
Higher Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy
CHEM1041
6 UOC
Higher Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds and Life

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
CHEM6041
6 UOC
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
CHEM3061
6 UOC
Chemistry of Materials
CHEM3071
6 UOC
The Chemistry of Catalysis, Systems and Biology

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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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