Stream

Chemistry - CHEMA13987

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Chemistry

Contact: http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3987 - Science (International)

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (International) (Major)

Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions

Stream Outline

The Chemisty stream is designed for students who wish to specialise in the chemical sciences and undertake the maximum number of Chemistry courses. It is designed to provide education and training in all contemporary fields of chemistry, and should be selected by students who wish to devote the majority of their studies at Stage III to Chemistry.

The School of Chemistry recommends the following complementary discipline areas for a major in Chemistry: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Earth Science, Materials Science, Mathematics or Physical Sciences. Inclusion of advanced level studies from more than one field of specialisation results in a broadly based degree in the chemical sciences. For example, a combination of Chemistry and Biochemistry leads to further work in areas such as toxicology and neurochemistry. Combining Level III Chemistry with Mathematics provides a valuable basis for the many applications of computers in Chemistry. Chemistry with Physics or Materials Science allows entry into the rapidly developing field of advanced materials.

Stream Structure

A major in Chemistry is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Note: Higher level Chemistry courses (CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A and CHEM1041 Higher Chemistry B) may be substituted for these courses.

PLUS one of:
PLUS one of:
PLUS one of:

Stage 2

Stage 3
24 UoC of Level III Chemistry of which at least 18 UoC must be from:
and the remaining 6 UOC may be from any Chemistry level III course listed above not already taken, or any of the following Chemistry elective courses:

Honours

For further information regarding Honours in Chemistry, please see the Chemistry Honours plan.
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