This program offers training in advanced chemical analysis techniques and associated management issues. It allows students to select from a series of courses covering all aspects of modern chemical analysis, safety and occupational health issues, and people management. The program is particularly suited to new graduates or laboratory chemists and managers who wish to upgrade their qualification in and knowledge of chemical analysis and related topics.

The MScTech program is usually completed within one year on a full-time basis, or over two years part-time.

Please contact the School of Chemistry for information

Candidates are required to complete a total of 48 UOC selected from the available offerings with at least 6 UOC being selected from the management courses and at least 6 units of credit from the analysis courses:

Analysis Courses

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School office for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission Requirements

A four-year BSc degree with a major in Chemistry or equivalent qualification, or a three-year BSc degree with at least one year of relevant experience in a laboratory-based career, or a three-year BSc degree and completion of the units of credit required by the Graduate Diploma in Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management (program 5648) with at least a credit (65%) average mark and no failures.

Students who have completed and been awarded the Graduate Diploma in Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management (with a credit average and no failures) and who wish to return to complete the MScTech will normally be granted 30 UOC advanced standing in the MScTech program. Students applying to return after completing and being awarded the Graduate Certificate can apply for advanced standing of up to 12 UOC in the MScTech.