Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationYou'll develop a comprehensive understanding of Applied Chemistry in this major. Your study will include physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, plus the health and environmental applications. Rounding out your capabilities, you'll learn analytical techniques and theory to conduct investigations.
You can choose two minors to complement this major including Animal Biology, Entrepreneurship, Liberal Studies, Plant and Crop Systems, and Plant Biology.
Delivery mode
Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 114-190 Canning Street, The Range
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recommended study
Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry
Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an international student, visit our international student information for more details.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Quality Control Analyst
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Analytical Chemist
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Environmental Chemist
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Chemistry Teacher
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Cosmetic Chemist
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Research and Development Chemist
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Materials Scientist
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About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory in recent years and its remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure and reputation has seen it emerge as one of Australia’s truly great universities.
