Program ratingStudying Chemistry at the University of Melbourne will give you transferable skills including specialised laboratory skills and you will study the areas of molecular design and sinthesis, analysis of chemical species, molecular dynamics and many more. There is the opportunity to study a semester overseas, and joining a student club or society can improve your knowledge, leadership skills and experience.
EmployabilityChemistry graduates can work in manufacturing industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals or mineral and petroleum products. Biotechnology and testing bioactive molecules, as well as working in IT, law, sales and marketing, government and professional positions are also career options.
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Chemistry
First year
Chemistry 1
Physics
Earth Sciences
Food for a Healthy
Planet Chemistry 2
Physics
Earth Sciences
What is Knowledge and How do we Acquire It?
Second year
Molecular Properties and Reactions
Geology
Geology
Water for a Sustainable Planet
Structure and Synthesis Practical Chemistry
Geology
Thinking, Reasoning and Learning
Third year Chemistry IIIA
Chemistry IIIB
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Australia in the World of Wine Advanced Practical Chemistry
Geology
Geology
Ways of Knowing and Learning