Future Students

Green Chemistry

‘Green chemistry’ (environmentally friendly chemistry) is the design, development and implementation of chemical processes and products that are not harmful to humans or the environment—ways of carrying out chemical activities without either using or generating hazardous substances.

Industries embracing the principles of green chemistry often find that new processes can be both environmentally feasible and financially beneficial. Besides developing generic knowledge and skills in chemistry, this program puts you in touch with emerging chemical technologies designed to build a sustainable future for human society worldwide.

This program is tailored towards training in the chemical sciences, with an emphasis on the design, development and implementation of chemical processes and products that are non-hazardous to human health and the environment.

Green chemistry is designed to meet the needs of high-performing students in the chemical and allied sciences by providing an enriched program. You will experience both research and research management from an early stage, in addition to developing generic skills in chemistry.

Career opportunities

Green chemistry issues are becoming increasingly important with respect to industrial chemical processing and environmental sustainability. Researchers are driving a fundamental shift in chemical synthesis and production for industrial applications, developing techniques that greatly reduce chemical waste and the environmental effects of chemical industries. They are also looking ahead to a greater use of renewable resources, rather than depleting traditional chemical feedstocks such as oil.

Graduates will be very competitive in a wide range of careers in the chemical and allied sciences, including careers in industry, CSIRO and other government organisations, advisory and regulatory bodies, and in research and development.