Overview
With a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and instrumentation, students in the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Edith Cowan University study diverse methods used to investigate the chemical nature of substances in a range of applications - from pure laboratory analysis to environmental investigations and monitoring and medical settings.
Special entry requirements
All applicants are required to have passed ATAR Chemistry, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have passed SCC1123 Chemistry for the life sciences, with equivalents considered.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Chemistry graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include education, defence, the public sector, healthcare, energy, materials, meteorology and mining.
Possible future job titles
Analytical Chemist, Forensic Chemist, Government Scientist, Industrial Chemist, Instrumentation Consultant, Medical Chemist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- General Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Forensic and Analytical Chemistry
- Radiation Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- We recommend you apply as soon as you can. It's best to receive an offer as early as possible so you can prepare for orientation and semester start.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Forensic Science Natural Sciences View 130 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 106397D
- Complete one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.
- Complete one of the following English requirements
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Tuition Fee
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International
37400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37400 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
7300 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7300 AUD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Joondalup
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.