About the course

Chemistry is an enabling science that provides a foundation for fields such as education, technology and the environment.

　　You’ll learn the fundamentals of general, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry and specialise in areas such as:

　　synthetic chemistry, where you explore the synthesis of complex molecules used in drugs, explosives, paints and cosmetics

　　computational chemistry, involving the use of advanced theoretical calculations and high-power supercomputers to understand and predict the structures and reactivities of molecules and short-lived intermediate species

　　nanoscience, to explore the processes of self-assembly enabling the controlled arrangement of atoms and molecules and the chemistry at interfaces

　　medicinal chemistry, to explore molecular design and the modification of compound properties to enhance pharmaceutical applications as evaluated through bioassays.

　　All of these areas involve access to advanced instrumental techniques and the development of skills that employers value. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: AU$229,440

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Herston
Semester 1 (February), 2025	St Lucia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) - 79

　　To be offered a place in an undergraduate program, you need to have successfully completed Queensland Year 12, or a qualification equivalent to Queensland Year 12, with the required minimum entry score for the program you're interested in studying. You may also be considered if you have studied a diploma, advanced diploma, or a year or more of tertiary study.

　　International Baccalaureate Diploma - 28

　　IELTS overall 7, writing 7, speaking 7, reading 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

　　TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23

　　TOEFL PBT - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　70th / 1250

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