Course structure

The Master of Science (Chemistry) is a 200-point course, made up of:

• Discipline component (core) subjects (37.5–62.5 points)
• Professional skills subjects (12.5–25 points)
• A research project (125 points)

In your first-year, you’ll likely complete most of your coursework subjects, while beginning work on your major research project.

In your second year, you’ll concentrate on your research project, while completing any remaining coursework subjects.

You’ll select your elective subjects from a wide range available. Likewise, there’s a diverse range of professional skills subjects on offer – choose from a selection that includes modelling, working with data, ethics, business tools, and communication.

If you’d like to gain even more real-world experience, you can choose to complete an internship in a science or technology-related workplace for course credit.

All students undertake a research project, over 4 semesters, working on a real-world chemistry research question. To support you and provide direction, you’ll be matched with one of our expert researchers.