Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Chemistry is an enabling science that provides a foundation for fields such as education, technology and the environment.You’ll learn the fundamentals of general, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry and specialise in areas such as:

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 explore the processes of self-assembly enabling the controlled arrangement of atoms and molecules and the chemistry at interfaces
medicinal chemistry, to explore 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 the development of skills that employers value.

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.

International Baccalaureate Diploma - 32

IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.