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.
