ENTRY REQUIREMENT

• Prerequisites
• Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
• Specialisation - compulsory: Chemistry
• Applicants who hold a Bachelor degree with substantial chemistry content equivalent to second or third-year chemistry may also be considered.
• English language requirement
• 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES

• Master of Chemical Sciences intended learning outcomes
• Employ advanced analytical and problem solving skills in developing solutions for complex scientific problems
• Demonstrate specialised knowledge in chemistry, with an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in chemistry
• Work effectively as a practicing chemist, both independently and as part of a team
• Critically analyse and evaluate published research literature to assess and synthesise complex information
• Communicate scientific information in written and oral formats for different audiences
• Apply advanced mathematical, graphical and computational methods to acquire, manipulate, interpret and evaluate chemical data and communicate results
• Apply appropriate use of current and relevant technologies and digital literacies for collecting and reporting research data, and in professional practice
• Demonstrate academic integrity and scientific rigour in conducting and evaluating scientific research, and in professional practice
• Formulate and apply safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments and collecting data
• Master of Chemical Sciences career opportunities
• Experts in chemical sciences are employed in a range of roles including:
• Industrial chemist
• Use your knowledge to provide technical support in an industrial setting.
• Innovate and develop products and processes.
• Report to management, lead or work in teams and ensure documentation is current.
• Senior process engineer
• Develop, advise and lead teams to improve industrial processes related to chemistry.
• Train staff, provide support and feedback to management.
• Work towards the continuous improvement of all technical and human-related processes.
• Senior analytical chemist
• Mentor and train staff.
• Solve problems, maintain and improve processes, test new methodologies, lead teams and report to management.

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Estimated course fees for international students
• Estimated fees per year (2025):
• A$41 600 per 120 credit points.
• Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
• International scholarships
• Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
• The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

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