Designed for students with a chemistry-rich background, the course builds on your existing chemistry knowledge with research and professional skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories to solve complex problems. Masters covers the practical and theoretical aspects of chemistry, as well as providing an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of chemistry in a global community. Projects and coursework have been designed to address topical concerns in industry and society, preparing you for further enrolment in a research degree or employment in chemistry-related fields.

Chemistry graduates may start careers as analysts, research chemists, and may be employed in the wine, pharmaceutical, paint, mining, petroleum and automotive industries.

Potential occupations include:

• scientist
• graduate research officer
• forensic chemist
• development chemist
• analytical chemist
• industrial chemist
• laboratory chemist
• project officer
• research scientist
• laboratory technician
• teacher
• data analyst
• system analyst
• insurance analysis and adjustor
• IP assessor.