The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWondering what chemistry is all about? The better question is, what isn’t chemistry all about? Whether it’s harnessing renewable energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever-present and vital tool for shaping the technologies of the future.
Wondering what chemistry is all about? The better question is, what isn’t chemistry all about? Whether it’s harnessing renewable energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever-present and vital tool for shaping the technologies of the future.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) you must:
- Have completed a three-year undergraduate degree with at least two years in science or technology areas of study within the last 10 years
- Have completed at least 50 points at third-year level in science or technology areas of study (or equivalent) within the last 10 years
- Have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% in your undergraduate degree
- Meet the specific requirements for the discipline area or research project you apply for - see below for stream-specific requirements.
Stream-specific requirements
Agricultural Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project
English Language Criteria
- IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
- Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chemist
Chemists are scientific professionals who study the properties and behaviour of different chemical substances and compounds. They work in laborator...
Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemists are scientific professionals who analyse the properties and behaviour of different chemical substances and compounds, especiall...
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientific professionals who are fascinated by the chemical structure of living cells and the biological processes that occur insid...
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Chemists are conservation scientists who study and monitor the presence of foreign chemicals and contaminants in the Earth’s groundwa...
Food Chemist
A Food Chemist analyses the chemical composition of food products to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. You might work in foo...
Geochemist
Geochemists are scientific professionals who have extensive knowledge of (both) chemistry and the earth sciences. They study the chemical structure...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
