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Field of Study

Chemistry

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

Chemistry is an enabling science that provides a foundation for fields such as medicine, technology and environmental science.

Chemistry encompasses the synthesis and study of molecules and materials, the exploration of their properties and the development of ways to use them in real life.

Gain advanced level knowledge and technical capabilities in general, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, which you can apply to deepen your understanding of nanoscience, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry or synthetic chemistry.

Studying advanced chemistry will strengthen your problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking capabilities, which are essential skills for future work.

You will be equipped to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities. These include roles as a research scientist, pharmaceutical scientist, laboratory manager, toxicologist, quality-assurance specialist, environmental chemist, forensic chemist, science communicator or teacher.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for chemistry

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Research scientist
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Laboratory manager

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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Bianca McCarthy

During my science degree I had the opportunity to work alongside accomplished researchers and work on active research projects. It was a great learning experience for me and helped me with my own research later on in life.

Bianca McCarthy
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Michelle Dintner

Employers value transferable skills such as problem solving and analytical skills that are acquired and developed throughout the UQ science program. Studying at UQ gave me the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and gave me insight into their world class research

Michelle Dintner
Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Master of Commerce
Bianca McCarthy

During my science degree I had the opportunity to work alongside accomplished researchers and work on active research projects. It was a great learning experience for me and helped me with my own research later on in life.

Bianca McCarthy
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Michelle Dintner

Employers value transferable skills such as problem solving and analytical skills that are acquired and developed throughout the UQ science program. Studying at UQ gave me the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and gave me insight into their world class research

Michelle Dintner
Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Master of Commerce

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Workshops

What you'll study

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