Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full-time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
16 - 25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 049707E |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics |
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| Links | |
Chemistry
The chemist’s world embraces all that is around us. These materials are what we call "matter" and this — be it animal, vegetable or mineral — is composed of chemical elements.
Chemistry is about understanding the properties of the element — how they interact with each other to construct living organisms to produce power from the sun, produce minerals and fuel environmental processes. Life has evolved systems that depend on carbon as a fundamental element, and several other elements are particularly important in biological systems. A true understanding of such systems must be based upon a full knowledge of the structures, properties and reactivity of the molecular components of life and this knowledge comes from the study of chemistry. Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the natural sciences. It supplies essential knowledge for the applied sciences, such as astronomy, materials science, engineering, agriculture, medical sciences, pharmacology, and forensic science.
Level 1
Generally you will follow the physical sciences foundation package in Level 1, involving choices of units from physics, chemistry, earth science, mathematics and statistics. Alternatively you may include biological sciences.
Levels 2 and 3
At Level 2 you acquire practical and analytical techniques which lay the path for your choice of options at level 3, where you will complete one of the following majors:
Your Level 3 units may include Chemistry in the Workplace plus three of the following:
- Organometallic and Polymer Chemistry
- Structure Determination in Chemistry
- Modern Materials Chemistry
- Analytical and Physical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Modern Organic Synthesis
- Metals in Biological Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Career Opportunities
Chemists are employed in analytical chemistry related to the mining and food industries, forensic science and environmental impact studies. They carry out research in government laboratories, as well as in the private sector in mining, petrochemical, and high technology industries. Recent employers of UWA graduates include Alcoa Australia Ltd, BHP Petroleum, Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd, Rio Tinto Ltd, Shell Australia Ltd, Worsley Alumina Ltd, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, and the Water Corporation.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
