Degree Structure

 

Typical program structure

Semester 1

• CHEM8004 - Research Proposal in Chemistry - compulsory 6 unit course that can be undertaken in either Semester 1 or 2

A further 18 units of courses from the following options:

• CHEM8024 - Environmental Chemistry - on-line 6 unit course
• CHEM6001 - Applied Spectroscopy - on-line 3 unit course that can be undertaken in either Semester 1 or 2
• CHEM6011 - Medicinal Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6013 - Techniques in Organic and Biological Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6021 - Physical Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6023 - Physical Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6031 - Organometallic Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM8001 (Special Topics in Chemistry) offered in both Semester 1 and 2
• Other courses to the value of 6 units by arrangement with the graduate program convener in chemistry

Semester 2

• CHEM8003 - Graduate Research Project in Chemistry - this is a compulsory 12 unit course  that can be undertaken in either Semester 1 or 2

A further 12 units of courses from the following options:

• CHEM8023 - Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry - on-line 6 unit course
• CHEM6001 - Applied Spectroscopy - on-line 3 unit course that can be undertaken in either Semester 1 or 2
• CHEM6006 - Materials Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6012 - Topics in Biological & Organic Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6022 - Spectroscopic Techniques in Biophysical Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM6032 - Topics in Modern Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM8001 - Special Topics in Chemistry (offered in both Semester 1 and 2)
• Other courses to the value of 6 units by arrangement with the graduate program convener in chemistry
• CHEM8001 Special Topics in Chemistry (offered in both Semester 1 and 2)

The offering of compulsory courses CHEM8004 - Research Proposal in Chemistry (6 units) & CHEM8003 - Graduate Research Project in Chemistry (12 units) in both semesters 1 and 2 will enable mid-year entry into the program.  The typical program structure involves completion of CHEM8004 before undertaking CHEM8003.

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