Welcome to the School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry has active research programs in both pure and applied chemistry.  Major research areas include targeted drug design and synthesis, development of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for studying biological processes, atmospheric chemistry, food chemistry, analytical and environmental chemistry, nanomaterials and intelligent polymers.  

Undergraduate programs include a Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry and Bachelor of Nanotechnology alongside the Bachelor of Science.

Whether you are interested in research, teaching and learning or just plain curious about Chemistry, the School of Chemistry has something to offer.

As Head of the School of Chemistry I would like to welcome you the School. We are a vibrant school of researchers and educators, with outstanding success in both research and teaching programmes.

In the research sphere we have excellent internationally recognized strengths in:-

• Electromaterials Science
• Atmospheric & Environmental Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry

At the undergraduate level we offer a number of exciting degrees in:

There are many post-graduate course work and research opportunities with successful and senior researchers in a variety of areas.

The School of Chemistry has excellent facilities and state of the art equipment If you are interested in analytical services or consulting then please contact the Acting Laboratory manager, Ellen Manning.

I hope you enjoy your tour of the School of Chemistry pages. If you have any other enquiries or comment please e-mail chemistry@uow.edu.au

Best wishes

Stephen Wilson
(Head of School)