Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science is built around a foundational core and 11 majors. The core subjects will help you develop a broad understanding of scientific theory, practice and technique, while your major allows you to specialise in your area of key interest. Across your first and second years, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice via hands-on scientific projects. Then, in your final year, you’ll collaborate with students from across the 11 majors, as well as with government, industrial, research or educational institutions to tackle real-world problems. This apprenticeship-style work will help you develop the competencies and expertise desired by employers, such as innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication and organisational skills, and creativity.

Major: Chemistry
Chemistry is a branch of science concerned with the synthesis, analysis, reactions and properties of molecules. The study of chemistry is traditionally broken up into five subdisciplines: analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry and stereochemistry.

The Chemistry major focuses on modern chemical principles and practice, including the synthesis and identification of substances. Chemistry’s application to environmental, health, materials and biological challenges form a key part of this major. You’ll learn how to apply chemistry principles and concepts, from its testable and contestable nature, to theoretical and practical problems and tasks.