Chem Analysis & Lab Management - 7429
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Contact: www.chem.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 24
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate
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Program Description
This program offers introductory training in advanced chemical analysis techniques and associated management issues. It allows students to gain experience with core analytical chemistry techniques and to select from a series of modules covering all aspects of modern chemical analysis, environmental analysis, and people management. It is particularly suited to new graduates or laboratory scientists and managers who wish to upgrade their qualifications in, and knowledge of, chemical analysis and related topics.
The Graduate Certificate is intended as an entry level program for students with a Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related science discipline (for example pharmacy, health sciences, science education, or engineering) where chemistry has only been studied in the early stages of the degree.
The Graduate Certificate program is normally completed in a minimum of half a year on a full-time basis. This course may be undertaken as a way of providing entry to the Masters Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management program (8708).
The Graduate Certificate is intended as an entry level program for students with a Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related science discipline (for example pharmacy, health sciences, science education, or engineering) where chemistry has only been studied in the early stages of the degree.
The Graduate Certificate program is normally completed in a minimum of half a year on a full-time basis. This course may be undertaken as a way of providing entry to the Masters Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management program (8708).
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management program, students will have:
- Developed knowledge and skills in chemical analytical techniques and laboratory management and be able to apply this to a professional workplace;
- Developed critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- An ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others;
- Developed an awareness of international issues relating to chemical analytical techniques.
- Developed an understanding of enquiry-based learning and demonstrate analytical skills.
Program Structure
Students are required to complete a total of 24 UOC selected from the following offerings.
Chemistry Courses
6 UOC must be taken from these courses:
Chemistry Courses
6 UOC must be taken from these courses:
Analysis Courses
At least 6 UOC must be taken from these courses:
At least 6 UOC must be taken from these courses:
- CHEM7113 Elemental Analysis (6 UOC)
- CHEM7114 Chromatography (6 UOC)
- CHEM7115 Treatment of Analytical Data (6 UOC)
- CHEM7116 Chromatography/Mass Spec (6 UOC)
- CHEM7117 Molecular Analysis (6 UOC)
- CHEM7123 Environmental Toxicology (6 UOC)
Management Courses
At least 12 UOC must be taken from these courses:
At least 12 UOC must be taken from these courses:
NOTE:
Where students enter the program with a Bachelor degree with a major in Chemistry, a variation to this program may be available. These students should discuss their enrolment with the Program Coordinator and based on the student's knowledge, skills and interests, exemption may be granted for the Chemistry courses (CHEM6041, CHEM6701, CHEM6702). Where exemption is granted, students are still required to complete 24 UOC for the Graduate Certificate. The courses to be included in this 24 UOC will be discussed with and approved by the Program Coordinator.
Where students enter the program with a Bachelor degree with a major in Chemistry, a variation to this program may be available. These students should discuss their enrolment with the Program Coordinator and based on the student's knowledge, skills and interests, exemption may be granted for the Chemistry courses (CHEM6041, CHEM6701, CHEM6702). Where exemption is granted, students are still required to complete 24 UOC for the Graduate Certificate. The courses to be included in this 24 UOC will be discussed with and approved by the Program Coordinator.
Academic Rules
Please refer to the Program Structure above or contact the School office for further information.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Admission Requirements
Program entry requirements are that students should have:
- a Bachelor of Science degree (AQF level 7) with a major in Chemistry; or
- a Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) in which sufficient chemistry has been studied to the satisfaction of the Program Authority. For example, pharmacy, health sciences, science education, or engineering. Typically, specialist chemistry courses at second year level or later generally constitute a sufficient chemistry background; or
- a Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) in any discipline with a minimum of one year of professional laboratory experience using analytical chemistry techniques.
Accreditation
This program is included on the Royal Australian Chemical Institute list of university chemistry courses.
Recognition for Prior Learning / Advanced Standing
Where students are applying for admission to the program based on professional experience, they will need to demonstrate that they meet the professional requirements for entry to the program with a statement of service from their employer verifying the position, role and responsibilities, and duration of employment. This will be assessed by the Program Coordinator to ascertain whether the applicant has equivalent knowledge and skills as other students admitted to the program, and will be able to engage with the content of the program.
Pathways
The emphasis in this program and the associated Masters program on quality assurance and accreditation will place a graduate for leadership roles in a range of sectors employing chemical analysts. This program is not a pathway to higher degree research. Students interested in research in this area should consider the MPhil or MSc (Research) programs.
Graduates from this program may apply for the 8708 Masters of Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management where they have a credit average and no failures in any courses. No advanced standing will be awarded for courses completed as part of the Graduate Certificate in Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management.
Graduates from this program may apply for the 8708 Masters of Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management where they have a credit average and no failures in any courses. No advanced standing will be awarded for courses completed as part of the Graduate Certificate in Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management.
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