Degree OverviewUndergraduate DegreesThe School of Chemistry offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology. It has a highly successful four year speciality degree in Medicinal Chemistry (B. Med. Chem.) and a new (introduced in 2004) Bachelor of Nanotechnology degree, both of which expose the students to the research method and leading edge research environment from an early stage. In addition there are three year B.Sc. programs with majors in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology. Postgraduate DegreesThe School of Chemistry has a very vibrant, active research program and has over 50 post-graduate students carrying out PhD projects. Please see the Chemistry Research Pages for details of potential research areas. If you are interested in applying for a PhD please click here. In addition to the PhD program, the School offers a choice of Master's Programs in both Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry . These studies can be taken as coursework Masters or Research degrees. The Research Master degrees are a 72 credit point program and provide for an additional one-year full time research project (48 credit points) on completion of the coursework component (24 credit points). Courses OfferedCurrent Research AreasThe following areas of research are available to candidates undertaking the Honours Master of Science degree by research and the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
- Synthetic Organic/Heterocyclic and Medicinal Chemistry
- Bio-Active Natural Products
- NMR Studies of Peptides and Proteins
- Interactions between Proteins, DNA and Drugs
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Atmospheric FTIR Spectroscopy
- High Resolution and Infrared Spectroscopy
- Gas Phase Ion-Molecule Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry and Organic Synthetic Methodology
- Use of Chiral Conducting Polymers and Organometallic Reagents in Asymmetric Synthesis
- Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
- Model Compounds of Metalloproteins
- Physical Chemistry of Food and Food Analysis
- Asymmetric Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules and Pharmaceuticals
- Inorganic Chemistry Research
- Mass spectrometry to biological molecules
- Cataract: Lens Biochemistry and Post-Translational Protein Modification
- Intelligent Polymer Research
- Ultraviolet Radiation
- Chemical Education Studies
Top Doctor of PhilosophyStudents complete a major thesis and undertake a research project arranged in consultation with the appropriate member of staff and approved by the Head of School before enrolment. PhD theses must make a major original contribution to scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research. This degree requires at least three years full-time (or equivalent part-time) and carries a weighting of 48 credit points per year. Candidates enrol in the subject CHEM920. Entry requirements Honours degree in a relevant discipline at Class II, Division 2 or higher (or equivalent). Top Master of Science - Research (Chemistry)Introduction and Objectives Over the past decade there have been many rapid advances in Chemistry, particularly in chemical instrumentation. Techniques and applications now in common use did not exist five years ago. Therefore it is essential for Chemistry graduates to be aware of at least some of these new developments. Courses provide for the specific needs and interests of applicants from both industry and education, as well as for students wishing to obtain experience in a modern research program. Structure of the Course The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of 2 years (4 sessions), as follows
- 24 credit points of coursework
- 48 credit point research project
| CHEM910 |
Research Skills training |
12 |
| Plus one subject chosen from |
| CHEM915 |
Laboratory Project (conditional entry) |
12 |
| CHEM919 |
Literature Report in Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM940 |
Contemporary Topics in Biomolecular Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM950 |
Contemporary topics in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry |
12 |
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| CHEM920 |
Major Research Thesis |
48 |
Progression to the CHEM920 Major Thesis is dependent on satisfactory performance in CHEM910 and CHEM918. Students entering with a degree in Chemistry at the level of at least Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2 may be awarded the 24 credit points of coursework as advanced standing based on prior research training. Entry Requirements Minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor degree with a major study in chemistry. Articulation This course may articulate to a PhD with the approval of the Head of Department. Top Master of Science - Research (Medicinal Chemistry)Introduction and Objectives The course provides vocational and extended research training in medicinal chemistry, an area where there is currently a high demand for graduates. The first year of the program consists of special coursework in medicinal chemistry followed in the second year by the opportunity to undertake a full-time research project in medicinal chemistry. Structure of the Course
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of 2 years (4 sessions), as follows
- 24 credit points of coursework
- 48 credit point research project
| CHEM910 |
Research Skills Training |
12 |
| CHEM930 |
Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry A |
12 |
| CHEM920 |
Major Research Thesis |
48 |
Progression to the CHEM920 Major Thesis is dependent on satisfactory performance in CHEM910 and CHEM931. Students entering with a degree in Chemistry at the level of at least Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2 may be awarded the 24 credit points of coursework as advanced standing based on prior research training. Entry Requirements Minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor degree with a major study in medicinal chemistry or chemistry. Articulation This course may articulate to a PhD with the approval of the Head of Department. Top Master of Science (Chemistry)Introduction and Objectives The objectives of this course are similar to those of the Honours Master of Science - Research above. It is designed for applicants from industry and education and for students who wish to proceed beyond the 3 year pass degree but for whom the research degree is inappropriate. Structure This is a 48 credit point coursework degree, as follows::
| CHEM910 |
Research Skills Training |
12 |
Students choose 3 other subjects from:
| CHEM915 |
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Project |
12 |
| CHEM919 |
Literature Report in Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM940 |
Contemporary Topics in Biomolecular Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM950 |
Contemporary Topics in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
12 |
Entry Requirements Students must consult the Departmental Head for approval of overall entry. Pre-requisites The minimum pre-requisite is that the student must have graduated with at least 24 credit points of 300-level Chemistry subjects. Top Master of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)Introduction and Objectives The course provides vocational training in medicinal chemistry, an area where there is currently a high demand for graduates. The program consists of special coursework in medicinal chemistry and a small research project. Structure Students complete 48 credit points of coursework over one year (or equivalent part-time) by enrolling the following subjects:
| CHEM910 |
Research Skills Training |
12 |
| CHEM930 |
Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry |
12 |
| Plus two subjects chosen from |
| CHEM915 |
Laboratory Project (conditional entry) |
12 |
| CHEM919 |
Literature Report in Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM940 |
Contemporary Topics in Biomolecular Chemistry |
12 |
| CHEM950 |
Contemporary Topics in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry |
12 |
Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Science or the appropriate science-related degree is required with enrolment subject to approval of the Head of School. Articulation This course articulates to a Master of Science - Research (Medicinal Chemistry). Top Graduate Diploma in ScienceIntroduction and Objectives This one year Graduate Diploma is designed principally as a Masters Qualifying course for students who have an inadequate preparation for direct entry into our MSc degree programs. It will be found useful by international students and by students either without a full major in Chemistry at undergraduate level or who completed their first degree some years ago. Entry to the Course Students must consult with the Head of School for approval of overall entry. The particular combination of subjects to be taken by each student will be decided after discussion with the Head and will take into account the student's specific background and needs. Subjects to the value of 48 credit points chosen from the undergraduate program in consultation with the Head of the School of Chemistry. Articulation This course may articulate to a MSc/MSc - Res course with the approval of the Head of School. Top
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