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Overview

La Trobe's Master of Chemical Sciences gives you advanced training in key chemistry fields such as analytical, computational, medicinal, organic, and inorganic and physical chemistry. Complete a research project, prepare a thesis and graduate ready for chemistry careers across a wide variety of industries.

You'll learn:

Advanced chemistry

Complete core subjects in advanced chemistry including environmental, medicinal, organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry and more.

Chemical structure and characterisation

Build on your understanding of techniques for the study of chemical compounds.

Receive advanced training in spectroscopic methods such as NMR and UV-visible spectroscopy, separation science and chromatography.

Scientific communication skills

Understand how to make your findings coherent and intelligible through report writing and data visualisation.

Learn to access scientific information using scientific journals, databases and online resources.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Career Outcomes

Experts in chemical sciences are employed in a range of roles including:

Industrial chemist

• Use your knowledge to provide technical support in an industrial setting.
• Innovate and develop products and processes.
• Report to management, lead or work in teams and ensure documentation is current.

Senior process engineer

• Develop, advise and lead teams to improve industrial processes related to chemistry.
• Train staff, provide support and feedback to management.
• Work towards the continuous improvement of all technical and human-related processes.

Senior analytical chemist

• Mentor and train staff.
• Solve problems, maintain and improve processes, test new methodologies, lead teams and report to management.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Chemical Sciences may apply for membership with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.