Chemical Sciences (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Chemical Sciences
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course provides chemistry graduates with additional/advanced training in specialised areas of chemical science such as analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental methods. The degree offers employment opportunities in a wide range of science-based industries and research laboratories, and is suited to those operating in emerging sectors such as biotechnology.
Course structure
The course comprises one year's coursework followed by a year's research. The coursework component includes the following subjects (which can change from year to year): Fuels and Energy; Bonding; Analytical Mass Spectrometry; Separation Science; Organic Synthesis; NMR and Spectroscopy; Medicinal Chemistry; Heterocyclic Chemistry; Instrumental Analytical Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry; Secondary Metabolism; Molecular Design; and Electroanalytical and Materials Chemistry. Depending upon satisfactory performance, students then undertake the one-year research project.
Contact hours
Approximately 13 contact hours a week (average) in the coursework year
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
23 360
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or a degree with a substantial chemistry content equivalent to second or third-year chemistry, or an approved international equivalent. Course advisor approval is required for all applicants.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Students with a Bachelor’s degree including significant studies in chemistry may be granted exemption or Advanced Standing (credit).
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in the chemical industry, for example petroleum-based, biotechnology, chemical analysis and fine chemicals. High-achieving students may proceed to study further for a PhD and apply for a La Trobe University scholarshipscholarship.
Professional recognition
Graduates are entitled to join the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).