Master of Science - Chemistry
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia and has a
worldclass profile for leadership in areas such as synthesis, molecular analysis, drug discovery, materials science,
sustainable energy and nanotechnology. In addition, we have extensive interdisciplinary links within the University
and with other research institutions both locally and internationally.
Innovation and future technologies are a major part of the School of Chemistry's vision, with a program to continually
update facilities to maintain a position of international research excellence. The School of Chemistry is a key participant
in Bio21, a major world-class biotechnology initiative in Victoria. New state-of-the-art research laboratories for a number
of research groups in the School are housed in the $100 million Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology
building that opened in 2005.
A further $23 million major redevelopment of the School's Parkville campus site currently underway,will provide modern
teaching and research laboratories for the full range of chemical sciences.
Course structure
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course, and is available part-time (with the approval of the Head of School). All program subjects are
delivered on-campus (Parkville).
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in chemistry or a related iscipline with at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.
How to apply
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Career prospects
Graduates may find employment in:
- Commercial & government
- Policy development
- Health & environmental regulation
- Patent law
- Policy management
- Scientific industries sales amp; service
- Management
- Consulting
- Commercial, pharmaceutical or industrial spin-offs
MSc (Chemistry) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the School of Chemistry.
Contact details
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6404
Fax: +61 3 8344 5804
CRICOS Code 062189B