C10179v3 Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry provides a firm foundation in the study of science, with an in-depth study in applied chemistry.

The course provides advanced study in chemistry with a practical focus, combined with the opportunity for full-time employment in industry for one year, leading to excellent career prospects.

Course aims

This course aims to produce professional chemists with highly adaptable and practical scientific skills, accompanied with a thorough grounding in theory.

Career options

Career options include analytical chemist, ensuring the purity of pharmaceuticals, contributing to mineral or oil exploration or monitoring drugs in sport, quality of food or pollutants in the environment; research chemist, synthesising new substances to treat illness; or careers in a diverse range of industries developing new products or controlling production, going on to leading management positions. Graduates find good jobs in industrial and research laboratories in Australia and overseas.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

Course duration and attendance

Students can complete the course in three years full time, six years part time, four years full time with successful completion of the Diploma in Scientific Practice (not available to international students), or four years full time with Honours. Other patterns of attendance may also be permitted.

Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University during the first year and about 20 hours per week in the second and third years. Part-time attendance involves approximately 12 hours each week at the University in Stages 1–2 and approximately 10 hours per week in Stages 3–6. It is expected that employers will release part-time students for at least one half-day per week for attendance at classes.

Course structure

The course comprises 144 credit points of study and consists of six academic stages.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. An example full-time program is shown below.

Honours

Professional recognition

Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Other information

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