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Monash University

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Applied chemistry - Faculty of Science

Coordinator: Ms Jenny Mosse (School of Applied Sciences and Engineering)

The discipline

Applied chemistry explores the nature of molecular matter and change by applying the principles of chemistry to practical situations in industry, biotechnology and the environment. It has a strong emphasis on instrumental and analytical techniques.

Units offered

Level one

Level two

Level three

  • BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
  • CHM3730 Bioactive chemistry
  • CHM3742 Chemistry of aquatic systems and processes
  • ENV3726 Atmospheric processes

Sequence requirements

Minor sequence in applied chemistry (24 points)

Major sequence in applied chemistry (48 points)

Details of the BTH and ENV units, and some related sequences, are described in the Applied biology and Resource and environmental management entries in this section of the handbook.

Recommendations

Students seeking accreditation by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute should contact the school for advice on unit selection.