Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry)

Career outcomes

With a Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry), you could forge a career in research-focused chemical, pharmaceutical or biotech companies, with a job title such as materials chemist, pharmaceutical chemist, biotechnologist, polymer chemist, organic chemist, nanotechnologist, inorganic chemist, process chemist, product manager, business development manager or patent attorney.

Technical and professional skills

On graduating from the course you’ll have a high-level education in chemistry, plus impressive research experience.

Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:

• Commercialisation of science
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaborative teamwork
• Scientific communication, both written and oral
• Leadership.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry), the graduate researcher will be able to:

• demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in one or more disciplines
• independently investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
• independently design and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge within their field
• disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena
• demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.

Further study

At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in chemistry, if you choose.