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Murdoch University

Chemistry is concerned with all aspects of molecules, their physical and chemical properties, their composition and structure, and their synthesis .Within this course students will find an emphasis on chemical analysis and strong links to mineral, biological forensic and environmental sciences. These links provide cross-discipline tertiary education by combining your Chemistry degree with aspects of other scientific fields. Chemistry underpins many industries from manufacturing to drug discovery, agriculture to criminal investigation. Chemists play leading roles in the fight against disease, discovery and utilization of natural resources, development of environmentally friendly industrial processes, and creation of new materials for applications in nanotechnology and the space industry. Chemists are integral members of forensic investigation teams and are also widely involved in the agricultural industry in areas such as soil chemistry and crop protection. The basic science in a Chemistry degree is relevant to a myriad of other disciplines. Combining chemical knowledge with skills in biology, business, education, genetics, mathematics, or mineral processing will help student to pursue a role in most of industries. The skills learnt while studying chemistry can take student to a satisfying career in numerous fields both in and out of the lab; in fact anywhere in the world.
Basic knowledge of chemistry.
Major studies includes detailed study related to all aspects of molecules such as physical , chemical properties, their composition and structure, and synthesis.
Students may need to complete prerequisite units depending on their background in chemistry and their final scaled score in Chemistry 3A/3B within the past three years. Chemistry 3A/3B with a final scaled score of 60 percent or more OR PEC140 - Introduction to Chemistry -- 3 pts Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external. Students who have completed previous chemistry studies not stated above should consult the Study Excel for clarification of their enrolment requirements.
This course is accredited by RACI(Royal Australian chemical institute).
Depending on skill combinations or specializations students have, Murdoch degree may lead towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The employment opportunities are Forensic Biologist, Medical Physicist, Nanoscientist.
$24,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts)
3 years full-time study