Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Chemistry
Overview
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Summary
Key features
- Gain foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs
Acquire in-depth knowledge in chemistry, as well as skills in mathematics, statistics or coding.
- Complete an extensive supervised project
Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.
- Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
- Attain recognised professional accreditation
Undertake a major that’s accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Career outcomes
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Studying at Macquarie
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Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Chemistry, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Agricultural researcher
- Chemical analyst
- Education adviser
- Forensics adviser
- Manufacturing and processing manager
- Mining manager
- Pharmaceutical researcher and developer
- Policy adviser
- Product manager
- Scientific researcher
- Teacher (after further study)
Employers
- Agricultural agencies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Biomedical companies
- Consulting firms
- Educational institutions
- Government agencies and departments
- Hospitals
- Mining companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Research institutes
- Utilities companies
Career information
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In-demand graduates
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