Chemistry - 2017

Chemistry is the science of matter and energy - the study of the makeup and structure of substances, how their atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine, and technology.

Both observation and measurement are essential in chemistry. Our chemistry units cover aspects of synthetic, analytical and physical chemistry with emphasis on the environment, materials, medicine, biology, and sustainability. All our units involve laboratory work in addition to lectures and tutorials, and are undertaken in our new and state of the art Green Chemical Futures building.

Monash's School of Chemistry is amongst the top 50 chemistry departments in the world. We place a strong emphasis on research, innovative teaching and science education, developing students in modern chemical practice, problem solving, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Chemistry is considered a core science and the foundation for more specialised disciplines. This means graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in industry, food and forensic sciences, academia, environmental sciences, teaching and medical research. Your analytical and logical-thinking skills will also be of interest to the legal, financial, and commercial worlds.

Availability

Chemistry is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major or minor, and in the Bachelor of Science at Malaysia as a minor.

Outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students at Clayton successfully completing this major or extended major will be able to:

• demonstrate a broad understanding of the major areas of chemistry including: synthetic chemistry, materials chemistry, medicinal and biological chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and environmental chemistry
• apply the scientific method to generate new knowledge in the chemical sciences, and integrate chemistry with other science disciplines to recognise and solve scientific and technical problems
• communicate effectively the importance of chemistry and its application in everyday life; including generation of new chemicals and materials, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, new energy sources, and environmental protection and sustainability.