Chemistry is a branch of science concerned with the synthesis, analysis, reactions and properties of molecules.

This specialisation focuses on modern chemical principles and practice, including the synthesis and identification of substances. Chemistry’s application to environmental, health, materials and biological challenges form a key part of this specialisation. You’ll learn how to apply chemistry principles and concepts, from its testable and contestable nature to theoretical and practical problems and tasks.

Key Features

• You’ll work in modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
• In addition to an in-depth study of chemistry, you can take mathematics, statistics or coding in your first year to give you the modern foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs.
• Working individually and in teams, you’ll use traditional and emerging technology to make substantiated arguments and develop an understanding of the essential role chemistry plays in industrial, technological and medical advances.
• In your final year, you’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation to help prepare you for real workplace scenarios.
• You’ll learn how to apply for scientific-based jobs and prepare for interviews; and you’ll develop presentation, project management and other critical skills that will help you to secure your dream career.
• This specialisation is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science (QILT, 2017).

• Agricultural researcher
• Chemical analyst
• Education adviser
• Forensics adviser
• Manufacturing and processing manager
• Mining manager
• Pharmaceutical researcher
• Product development manager
• Scientific policy officer
• Scientific researcher
• Teacher (after further study)