About the course

The Master of Science (Chemistry) embeds you in one of our cutting-edge chemistry research groups with world-leaders in areas such as molecular analysis, drug discovery, materials science, sustainable energy and nanotechnology. You’ll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV. You'll develop your technical skills and your ability to evaluate and analyse data, while contributing to important scientific research. If you’d like to gain even more real-world experience, you can choose to complete an internship in a science or technology-related workplace for course credit. Your research experience might inspire you to continue to a PhD, or you can put your analytical and communication skills to use in the global workforce, alongside many of our alumni.

　　Career outcomes

　　Our graduates go on to work as: analytical chemists, environmental chemists, materials chemists, quality assurance analysts, geochemists, physical chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, patentattorneys, organic chemists, nanotechnologists, inorganic chemists, toxicologists, business development managers, secondary school teachers, and food scientists. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$102,080

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline: chemistry, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% in the best 50 point in appropriate discipline studies at third year AND at least 25 points (two subjects) of third-year university-level chemistry subjects, of which 12.5 points (one subject) must be practical-based.

　　IELTS - 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

　　TOEFL Paper: 577 + TWE 4.5

　　TOEFL IBT: 79 +

　　Writing 21,

　　Speaking 18,

　　Reading 13,

　　Listening 13

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　37th / 1250

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