Chemistry is an enabling science, essential to understanding the world and finding ways to make it better.
Learn the fundamentals of general, physical, organic, inorganic and computational chemistry, from experts in these fields.
Choose to specialise in:
- synthetic chemistry, where you explore the synthesis of complex molecules used in drugs, explosives, paints and cosmetics
- computational chemistry, involving the use of advanced theoretical calculations and high-power supercomputers to understand and predict the structures and reactivities of molecules and short-lived intermediate species
- nanoscience, to discover the processes of self-assembly enabling the controlled arrangement of atoms and molecules and the chemistry at interfaces
- medicinal chemistry, to investigate molecular design and the modification of compound properties to enhance pharmaceutical applications as evaluated through bioassays.
All of these areas involve access to advanced instrumental techniques and will help you develop skills that employers value.
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:
- Chemist
- Materials scientist
- Toxicologist
- Medical laboratory scientist
- Forensic specialist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Biochemist
- Patents examiner
- Analytical chemist
- Food technologist
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Next steps after graduation
You'll be equipped to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities.
You can apply your skills in a variety of fields, including:
- chemical manufacturing and production
- food and wine production and development
- medical and scientific research
- forensic science and toxicology
- environmental consultancies
- government and policy
- mining and petroleum
- agriculture
- waste management.
Alternatively, you can further your research ambitions by applying for the 12-month Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
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
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
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
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
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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
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Experimental Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
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