Studying Chemistry at University

Studying Chemistry

Studying chemistry allows you to develop a range of both subject-specific and transferable skills valued by employers.

As well as gaining knowledge in traditional fields of chemistry…

• Organic
• Inorganic
• Physical and
• Analytical

…most chemistry degrees now also include modules in interdisciplinary areas such as chemical biology and physics and some may include modules in applied chemistry - medicinal, environmental. Giving a good balance of scientific knowledge, both specialist and general.

Courses which incorporate industry placements provide you with experience of how this theoretical knowledge can be used in an organisational context and an appreciation of the wider application of the subject.

Chemistry is also studied in an environmental and social context, so you gain awareness of its ethical implications, as well as issues relating to environmental impact and sustainability.

In addition to developing strong mathematical and numerical ability, you also build up a range of other transferable skills, including:

• analytical and problem-solving - examining and interpreting results and making evaluations based on limited information;
• time management and organisation - planning and executing experiments, undertaking individual and team project work;
• written and oral communication - sharing your research findings via written reports and oral presentations to different audiences, assimilating scientific theories and arguments for discussion and debate;
• monitoring - systematically recording chemical properties, events and changes;
• teamwork - undertaking group project work;
• IT and technology - understanding and using computer software/models, processing data, using spreadsheets, word-processing and internet communication.

For a full list of Chemistry and Chemistry related university courses throughout Australia go to the University Course Guide