Science - Chemistry Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Science - Chemistry course from Adelaide University you’ll study courses covering the building blocks of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal. Other core topics – covering integrity and ethics, project management, communication and critical thinking – will help to develop your scientific and professional skillset.

Our wide range of electives allow you to explore various subjects, or you may choose to pursue a second major. This could be in another science discipline or a non-science area such as arts, languages, business, or mathematics.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to apply your learning into practice in the lab. Group projects and professional placements provide further opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills.

These experiences ensure that you’ll graduate with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in your science career.

Career opportunities:

Chemistry is a very broad field with many different areas and sub-fields to specialise in. Experts in molecular structures and chemical processes, scientists with a strong chemistry background are in high demand across various industries. From pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and biotechnology to environmental science, food and beverage manufacturing, agriculture and materials science.

You could develop life-saving vaccines, medicines and treatments. Maybe you’ll pioneer a newer, more efficient process for removing heavy metals and pollutants from water and soil. Perhaps you’ll work on food fortification projects, finding ways to enhance the nutritional content of food products.

Whatever your area of interest, there’s a career path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors including:

• Agriculture and agribusiness
• Automotive and aerospace
• Biotechnology
• Chemical manufacturing
• Clinical research and testing
• Consumer goods
• Cosmetics and personal care
• Energy and petrochemicals
• Environmental science and protection
• Food and beverage development
• Forensics and criminal investigation
• Health and safety regulators
• Healthcare and diagnostics
• Mining and metallurgy
• Pharmaceuticals
• Research and development
• Textiles and fabrics
• Water treatment and management.