Overview

Chemistry is the science of matter and energy - the study of the makeup and structure of substances, how their atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine, and technology. Both observation and measurement are essential in chemistry. Our chemistry units … For more content click the Read More button below. Monash's School of Chemistry is amongst the top 50 chemistry departments in the world. We place a strong emphasis on research, innovative teaching and science education, developing students in modern chemical practice, problem solving, as well as oral and written communication skills. Chemistry is considered a core science and the foundation for more specialised disciplines. This means graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in industry, food and forensic sciences, academia, environmental sciences, teaching and medical research. Your analytical and logical-thinking skills will also be of interest to the legal, financial, and commercial worlds. Availability Chemistry is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major or minor, and in S2000 Bachelor of Science at Malaysia as a minor.

Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies

You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours), M5021 Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).

You must also complete prerequisite study as per the intended discipline. Refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

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demonstrate a broad understanding of the major areas of chemistry including: synthetic chemistry, materials chemistry, medicinal and biological chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and environmental chemistry

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apply the scientific method to generate new knowledge in the chemical sciences, and integrate chemistry with other science disciplines to recognise and solve scientific and technical problems

3.

communicate effectively the importance of chemistry and its application in everyday life; including generation of new chemicals and materials, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, new energy sources, and environmental protection and sustainability

Requirements
72 credit points

Contacts

Coordinator(s)

Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan

Organisational contacts

Professor Philip Chan (Level three coordinator)