Chemistry is the study of chemical and physical properties of substances and is a fundamental enabling science. At the University of Tasmania we have innovative teaching programs and a vigorous research program that covers most of the major areas, including analytical and industrial chemistry plus areas of biological chemistry. The units available in the School of Chemistry provide training for students who are planning a career in chemistry and also for students requiring chemistry to support specialist studies in other disciplines, such as biotechnology , Biochemistry and Microbiology.
The School of Chemistry's strengths lie in its active research programs covering most of the major areas of chemistry, in particular synthetic, analytical, computational, industrial, biological and environmental chemistry linked to Tasmanian industries. The teaching program is particularly solid in the following areas: analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, Antarctic and Southern Ocean chemistry and natural products, biological and synthetic chemistry, fundamental and applied chemistry, computational chemistry.
Primary employment opportunities for professional chemists exist in Industry (research and development, bulk chemical, pharmaceutical, quality control, sales and technical services, technical/general manager); Education (university teaching and research, school teaching and management); and Government (environmental monitoring, forensic science, health standards monitoring, research and development). Other career options available to students include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical chemistry, agricultural chemistry, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, polymer chemistry, science writing, patent and intellectual property law, marketing and commerce.
Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
This 3-year (minimum) full-time or part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart. Students can study first year Chemistry in Launceston and continue their studies in Hobart. The main intake to the Bachelor of Science is February; however a mid-year intake in July is also available. Interested student would study a major or minor in Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
This 3-year (minimum) full-time or part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart. This course specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in industry and research organizations working in the expanding biotechnology sector as well as for research in higher degrees.
This three-year full-time or six-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Launceston. The Environmental Science program offered at the University of Tasmania has a strong focus on aquatic science, chemical monitoring and environmental management and overarches a number of the University's theme areas, particularly the Environment, and Antarctic and Marine Studies theme areas. Student can elect to study a reverse major in Environmental Monitoring.
This three-year full-time or six-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart. Antarctic and Southern Ocean is one of the University's theme areas and it is an area that is unique to the University of Tasmania. The course provides students with an opportunity to obtain a double specialisation; Antarctic Science and a second major of their choice, such as Chemistry.
This 1 year full-time, 2 year part-time (maximum) course is available at Hobart and, subject to available supervision, at Launceston. It aims to provide advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree, opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study (eg MSc and PhD) and employment in research organisations, and an in-depth knowledge in a single area of science, such as Chemistry.
This one-year full-time or two-year part-time course is available at Hobart. This course specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in industry and research organizations working in the expanding biotechnology sector as well as for research in higher degrees. Interested students would apply for Honours in Chemistry.
This one-year full-time or two-year part-time course is available at Hobart. This course specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in industry and research organizations working in the expanding biotechnology sector as well as for research in higher degrees. Interested students would apply for Honours in Chemistry.
This one-year full-time or two-year part-time course is available at Hobart. This course specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in industry and research organizations as for research in higher degrees. Interested students would apply for Honours in Chemistry.
The Graduate Diploma in Science allows students to obtain a science major in an area outside their specialisation, such as Plant Science. Applications are open to graduates from all disciplines provided that the prerequisites for the field of specialisation are met, or other evidence of fitness to undertake the work is provided.
The Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours allows graduates to obtain the necessary science major to pursue higher degrees in Science. It offers advances training in the area chosen with a research Honours year, such as Chemistry.
The Master of Applied Science is a four semester full-time or eight semester part-time course offered on the Hobart and Launceston campuses by most Schools within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. Chemistry is offered on the Hobart campus.