Chemical Sciences (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Chemical Sciences
Length
2 years full-time
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
Application
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,200 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor degree in chemistry, or degree with a substantial chemistry content equivalent to second- or third-year chemistry, or approved equivalent. Course adviser approval is required for all applicants.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Students with a Bachelor’s degree including significant studies in chemistry may be granted exemption or Advanced Standing, provided the course coordinator can determine that sufficient material has been covered.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates exist 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 scholarship.
Professional recognition
Graduates are entitled to become members of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) which accredits undergraduate chemistry courses in Australia.