La Trobe's Master of Chemical Sciences gives you advanced training in key chemistry fields such as analytical, computational, medicinal, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Complete a research project, prepare a thesis and graduate ready for chemistry careers across a wide variety of industries.

You'll learn:

• Advanced chemistry
  • Complete core subjects in advanced chemistry including environmental, medicinal, organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry and more.
• Chemical structure and characterisation
  • Build on your understanding of techniques for the study of chemical compounds.
  • Receive advanced training in spectroscopic methods such as NMR and UV-visible spectroscopy, separation science and chromatography.
• Scientific communication skills
  • Understand how to make your findings coherent and intelligible through report writing and data visualisation.
  • Learn to access scientific information using scientific journals, databases and online resources.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Experts in chemical sciences are employed in a range of roles including:

• Industrial chemist
• Senior process engineer
• Senior analytical chemist

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates of the Master of Chemical Sciences may apply for membership with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.