The University of Melbourne

Master of Science - Chemistry

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Science (Chemistry) embeds you in one of our cutting-edge chemistry research groups with world-leaders in areas such as molecular analysis, drug discovery, materials science, sustainable energy and nanotechnology. Youll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV. Youll develop your technical skills and your ability to evaluate and analyze data, while contributing to important scientific research. If youd like to gain even more real-world experience, you can choose to complete an internship in a science or technology-related workplace for course credit. To round out your skill set, select from a range of high-level professional subjects, including scientific communication, modelling, programming, business and more.

Structure

Total Credit Points 200

Subjects

  • Advanced Organic Synthesis
  • Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Exciton Science
  • Automatic Chemical Analysis
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry
  • Magnetism in Chemistry
  • Organic Electronics
  • Lasers in Chemistry
  • Advanced Materials & Characterisation
  • Spectroscopy of Metal Complexes
  • Advanced Mass Spectrometry
  • Catalysis
  • Interfacial Chemistry and Sonochemistry
  • Radical Chemistry
  • Advanced Environmental Analysis
  • Advanced NMR Spectroscopy

Standard entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in chemistry (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year, AND
  • At least 25 credit points (two subjects) of third-year university-level chemistry subjects, of which 12.5 credit points (one subject) must be practical-based.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $117,600 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Parkville Domestic: $81,850
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

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