Master of Chemical Sciences

La Trobe's Master of Chemical Sciences gives you advanced training in key chemistry fields such as analytical, computational, medicinal, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Complete a research project, prepare a thesis and graduate ready for chemistry careers across a wide variety of industries.

You'll learn:

• Advanced chemistry
  • Complete core subjects in advanced chemistry including environmental, medicinal, organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry and more.
• Chemical structure and characterisation
  • Build on your understanding of techniques for the study of chemical compounds.
  • Receive advanced training in spectroscopic methods such as NMR and UV-visible spectroscopy, separation science and chromatography.
• Scientific communication skills
  • Understand how to make your findings coherent and intelligible through report writing and data visualisation.
  • Learn to access scientific information using scientific journals, databases and online resources.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Experts in chemical sciences are employed in a range of roles including:

• Industrial chemist
  • Use your knowledge to provide technical support in an industrial setting.
  • Innovate and develop products and processes.
  • Report to management, lead or work in teams and ensure documentation is current.
• Senior process engineer
  • Develop, advise and lead teams to improve industrial processes related to chemistry.
  • Train staff, provide support and feedback to management.
  • Work towards the continuous improvement of all technical and human-related processes.
• Senior analytical chemist
  • Mentor and train staff.
  • Solve problems, maintain and improve processes, test new methodologies, lead teams and report to management.

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