Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry

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Mode
On campus
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Start date
February, July Key study dates
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
HSCIE
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Study as
Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$55,400
Non-tuition fees
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
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CRICOS code
115753C
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Entry requirements

International admissions by country

Country Requirement Score
Australia ATAR 85
Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 80%
China Gaokao 75%
Denmark Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma) 7 (Good)
France French Baccalaureate 12.5
Global International Baccalaureate 30
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 19
India CBSE and CISCE 80
India State Board Examinations 90
Indonesia SMA III 85%
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) A-
Malaysia Matrikulasi 3.22
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 3.22
Malaysia United Entrance Certificate (UEC) 17
Norway Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering 4.4
Phillippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12 90%
Singapore Singapore GCE Advanced Levels 10
South Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 340
Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 11
Sweden Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate 15.5
Taiwan GSAT % 75%
Taiwan GSAT Score out of 60 44
Thailand Matayom 6 3.80
UK / Global GCE Advanced Levels 10
USA / Global Advanced Placement (AP) 10
USA / Global America College Test (ACT) 26
USA / Global Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) 1220
Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12) 8.5

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

Recognition of prior learning

  • Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements. Credit may be granted for formal, informal, and non-formal learning. Visit the Credit for previous study page for more information.
  • Answer a few simple questions with our online Credit Assessor to see what credit you could get.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

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Why Bachelor of Science (Honours)?

Chemistry shapes the world from the inside out – chemistry professionals don’t just study molecules, they use them to make real-world changes.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry takes your scientific knowledge further and opens more doors after graduation. You’ll explore how molecules work and how to change their structure to solve real-world problems, like designing cleaner energy sources or safer medicines.

Build advanced skills in lab techniques, research, problem-solving and communication, making you highly competitive for careers in science, industry or government.

Graduate with the skills and knowledge that could help design safer materials, improve public health, or develop new ways to protect our environment.

program overview

Overview

Our Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry builds advanced expertise in chemical science and research. You'll explore key areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal chemistry while developing skills in scientific thinking, communication and ethics.

In your final year, you'll complete an original research project under the supervision of leading academics, gaining hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in research, industry or further study.

With access to industry-grade labs and the option to broaden your knowledge through electives or a second major, you’ll graduate with both depth and versatility – ready to take on complex challenges in science and beyond.

Key features

  • Program Key featuresGain advanced knowledge across organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal chemistry.
  • Program Key featuresUndertake an original research project guided by expert chemists.
  • Program Key featuresLearn to communicate complex scientific ideas with impact.
  • Program Key featuresAccess world-class labs and industry-standard equipment.
  • Program Key featuresDevelop skills valued across research, industry and government sectors.
  • Program Key featuresBoost your career or postgraduate study prospects with an accredited qualification.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry at Adelaide University gives you a deep understanding of chemical science and strong skills in analysis, research and communication. In your first three years, you’ll study the key branches of chemistry – including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal – while building your broader scientific knowledge in areas such as maths, biology and physics.

You’ll develop practical skills through laboratory classes, problem-solving activities and group projects. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable experience in planning experiments, analysing results and communicating your findings.

In your final year, you’ll complete advanced chemistry courses and undertake an independent research project. This major feature of the honours program allows you to investigate a topic of interest under academic supervision and develop professional research skills that are in demand across many industries.

You’ll graduate with a strong set of transferable skills and a competitive edge for employment or postgraduate study, including a potential pathway to a PhD.

Majors

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is also available with majors in the following:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Physics
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science 
  • Environmental and Geospatial Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology and Palaeontology
  • Experimental Physics
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Geology and Earth Resources
  • Geology and Palaeontology
  • Geophysics
  • Marine and Wildlife Conservation
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Nuclear and Radiation Physics
  • Physics and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Space Science and Astrophysics
  • Theoretical Physics.
what you'll learn

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry

Program code: HSCIE

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 42 to 54 units for Core courses, and
  • 78 to 144 units for Majors, and
  • 0 to 48 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 42 to 54 units for Core courses, and
  • 78 to 144 units for Majors, and
  • 0 to 48 units for Electives

Complete 42 to 54 units comprising:

  • 6 to 12 units for all Program core, and
  • 12 to 18 units from Common Core, and
  • 6 to 30 units from Core Selective

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Course code
SCIE1001
Units
6
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
Course code
STAT1000
Units
6

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
Course name Course code Units
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An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Course name
Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1002
Units
6
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Course name
Chemistry 1B
Course code
CHEM1003
Units
6
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Course name
Planet Earth
Course code
EART1000
Units
6
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Course name
Extra-terrestrial Geoscience
Course code
EART1002
Units
6
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Course name
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Course code
EART1012
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 1
Course code
MATH1004
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 2
Course code
MATH1005
Units
6
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Course name
Essential Mathematics
Course code
MATH1015
Units
6
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Course name
Differential Equations
Course code
MATHX202
Units
6
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Course name
Linear Algebra
Course code
MATHX104
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Physics
Course code
PHYS1000
Units
6
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Course name
Physics 1A
Course code
PHYS1001
Units
6
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Course name
Physics 1B
Course code
PHYS1002
Units
6

Notes

  • Program core - Students in the following Majors will not enrol in STAT1000 Data Skills for Scientists:

    Computational Physics, Experimental Physics, Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Physics and Geophysics, Space Science and Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Chemistry 1B
Course code
CHEM1003
Units
6
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Course name
Organic Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2001
Units
6
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Course name
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2002
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.
  • 0 to 48 units from University-wide electives
  • 0 to 48 units from Electives - unspecified plan
  • 0 to 6 units from Electives - Work integrated learning

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

Course name Course code Units
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Soils and Landscapes
Course code
AGRI1003
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Sustainability and Soil Carbon 2
Course code
AGRI2000
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Resources
Course code
AGRI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Crop and Pasture Production
Course code
AGRI2005
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Biochemistry
Course code
AGRI2006
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology
Course code
AGRI2013
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Management and Conservation 3
Course code
AGRI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Contaminants in the Agro-ecosystem
Course code
AGRI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
Course code
AGRI3013
Units
6
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Course name
Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling 3
Course code
AGRI3014
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1C: Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science
Course code
BIOL1031
Units
6
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Course name
Ecological Issues 1
Course code
BIOL1032
Units
6
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Course name
Zoology 2
Course code
BIOL2004
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Biotechnology 2
Course code
BIOL2019
Units
6
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Course name
Botany 2
Course code
BIOL2023
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
Course code
BIOL2024
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Identification 2
Course code
BIOL2049
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Identification in Wildlife Conservation 2
Course code
BIOL2050
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Ecology 2
Course code
BIOL2051
Units
6
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Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
Course code
BIOL2900
Units
6
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Course name
Microbial Ecology
Course code
BIOLX200
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Sequencing Technologies
Course code
BIOLX401
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Overview
Course code
BIOLX402
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1004
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2010
Units
6
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Course name
Food Chemistry
Course code
CHEMX200
Units
6
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
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Course name
Object-Oriented Programming
Course code
COMP1005
Units
6
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Course name
Extra-terrestrial Geoscience
Course code
EART1002
Units
6
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Course name
Geophysics 2
Course code
EART2003
Units
6
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Course name
Sedimentary Geology 2
Course code
EART2008
Units
6
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Course name
Structural Geology 2
Course code
EART2009
Units
6
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Course name
Igneous and Metamorphic Geology 2
Course code
EART2010
Units
6
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Course name
Geochemistry 2
Course code
EART2011
Units
6
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Course name
Mineral Resources 2
Course code
EART2012
Units
6
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Course name
Palaeontology and Palaeoenvironments 3
Course code
EART3001
Units
6
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Course name
Mineral Resources 3
Course code
EART3014
Units
6
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Course name
Space Missions
Course code
EART4005
Units
6
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Course name
Fire and Culture
Course code
EARTX300
Units
6
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Course name
Earth Observation for the Environmental Sciences
Course code
ECOL3001
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Course code
ENGI1006
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Course code
ENGI2002
Units
6
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Course name
Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis
Course code
ENGI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Food Processing and Safety
Course code
ENGPX415
Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Climate Change
Course code
ENVI1001
Units
6
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Course name
Physical Geography and Human Environmental Impacts
Course code
ENVI1010
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement
Course code
ENVI2007
Units
6
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Course name
Park and Ecotourism Management
Course code
ENVI2008
Units
6
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Course name
Climate and Sustainability
Course code
ENVI2010
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Impact Assessment 3
Course code
ENVI3002
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course code
ENVI3008
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
Course code
ENVI3010
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Environmental Management
Course code
ENVI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Technologies 3
Course code
ENVI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Food and Science Technology
Course code
FOOD1000
Units
6
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Course name
Future Foods
Course code
FOOD3005
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Food Microbiology
Course code
FOOD3015
Units
6
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Course name
Sensory Evaluations of Food
Course code
FOODX200
Units
6
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Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
Course code
FOODX300
Units
6
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Course name
Food Microbiology
Course code
FOODX500
Units
6
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Course name
Food Quality and Regulation
Course code
FOODX501
Units
6
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Course name
Discrete Mathematics
Course code
MATH1006
Units
6
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Course name
Geometry
Course code
MATH1007
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics in Action
Course code
MATH1012
Units
6
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Course name
Complex Analysis
Course code
MATHX100
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematical Modelling
Course code
MATHX103
Units
6
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Course name
Data Taming and Prediction
Course code
MATHX105
Units
6
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Course name
Critical Evaluation in Data Science
Course code
MATHX106
Units
6
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Course name
Algebra
Course code
MATHX201
Units
6
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Course name
Real Analysis
Course code
MATHX206
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Nutrition
Course code
NUTR1000
Units
6
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Course name
Astronomy 1
Course code
PHYS1003
Units
6
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Course name
Nuclear and Radiation Physics 2
Course code
PHYS2006
Units
6
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Course name
Scientific Data: Analysis and Visualisation
Course code
SCIE2000
Units
6
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Course name
Human Behaviour and Conservation 3
Course code
SCIE3001
Units
6
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Course name
Web Cartography
Course code
SCIE3003
Units
6
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Course name
Science International Study Tour
Course code
SCIE3009
Units
6
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Course name
Communicating Science
Course code
SCIEX300
Units
6
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Course name
Probability and Statistics
Course code
STATX100
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Science Professional Placement
Course code
SCIE3900
Units
6

Notes

  • Electives - unspecified plan - The electives listed above are for students in the unspecified plan of the Bachelor of Science (Honours). Students in a defined plan should refer to the electives listed within their major.

Complete exactly 12 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Organic Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3001
Units
6
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Course name
Inorganic Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3002
Units
6
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Course name
Physical Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3003
Units
6

Complete 48 to 54 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Soil and Water Resources
Course code
AGRI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Contaminants in the Agro-ecosystem
Course code
AGRI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1C: Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science
Course code
BIOL1031
Units
6
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Course name
Ecological Issues 1
Course code
BIOL1032
Units
6
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Course name
Biochemistry 2: Metabolism
Course code
BIOL2015
Units
6
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Course name
Biochemistry 2: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Course code
BIOL2017
Units
6
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Course name
Planet Earth
Course code
EART1000
Units
6
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Course name
Extra-terrestrial Geoscience
Course code
EART1002
Units
6
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Course name
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Course code
EART1012
Units
6
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Course name
Mineral Resources 2
Course code
EART2012
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1004
Units
6
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Course name
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2002
Units
6
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Course name
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2007
Units
6
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Course name
Analytical Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2009
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2010
Units
6
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Course name
Materials Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2011
Units
6
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Course name
Organic Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3001
Units
6
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Course name
Inorganic Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3002
Units
6
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Course name
Physical Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3003
Units
6
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Course name
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3005
Units
6
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Course name
Analytical Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3007
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Synthetic Methods 3
Course code
CHEM3011
Units
6
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Course name
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3013
Units
6
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Course name
Materials Chemistry 3
Course code
CHEM3014
Units
6
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Course name
Food Chemistry
Course code
CHEMX200
Units
6
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Course name
Environment, Society and Climate
Course code
ENVI1005
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
Course code
ENVI3010
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Food and Science Technology
Course code
FOOD1000
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 1
Course code
MATH1004
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 2
Course code
MATH1005
Units
6
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Course name
Essential Mathematics
Course code
MATH1015
Units
6
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Course name
Drug Discovery
Course code
PHAR2020
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Overview
Course code
PHAR5002
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Physics
Course code
PHYS1000
Units
6
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Course name
Physics 1A
Course code
PHYS1001
Units
6
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Course name
Nuclear and Radiation Physics 2
Course code
PHYS2006
Units
6
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Course name
Scientific Data: Analysis and Visualisation
Course code
SCIE2000
Units
6
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Course name
Topics in Forensic Science
Course code
SCIE3005
Units
6
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Course name
Science Study Tour
Course code
SCIE3013
Units
6
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Course name
Science Professional Placement
Course code
SCIE3900
Units
6
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Course name
Communicating Science
Course code
SCIEX300
Units
6

Complete exactly 48 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Advanced Chemistry (Hons) A
Course code
CHEM4000
Units
6
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Course name
Honours Chemistry Project
Course code
CHEM4001
Units
36
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Course name
Communicating Science
Course code
SCIEX300
Units
6
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Course name
Research Theory and Practice in Science
Course code
BIOL6800
Units
6
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Course name
Honours Science Project 1
Course code
SCIE4002
Units
12
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Honours Science Project 2
Course code
SCIE4003
Units
12
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Honours Science Project 3
Course code
SCIE4004
Units
12

Complete 18 units comprising:

  • 6 units from Level 2 selective courses, and
  • 12 units from Level 3 selective courses

Course name Course code Units
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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2004
Units
6
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Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2007
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CHEM2009
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6
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CHEM2010
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6
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CHEM3002
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6
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Physical Chemistry 3
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CHEM3003
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6
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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 3
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CHEM3005
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6
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Analytical Chemistry 3
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CHEM3007
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6
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Advanced Synthetic Methods 3
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CHEM3011
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6
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6
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career outcomes

Career outcomes

With a Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry you’ll gain advanced knowledge, research experience and professional capability. You’ll graduate with a strong grasp of chemical principles, practical lab skills and the ability to think critically, design experiments and analyse data – all highly sought after across industry, government and research.

You might work on developing new pharmaceuticals or improving the way medicines are delivered in the body. Maybe you’ll help design environmentally friendly materials or find safer ways to manage chemical waste. Perhaps you’ll contribute to innovations in energy storage, advanced manufacturing or food chemistry.

You could work in a wide range of sectors including:

  • Environmental science and sustainability
  • Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
  • Health and medical diagnostics
  • Food and beverage science
  • Water quality and treatment
  • Consumer product development
  • Agriculture and crop protection
  • Mining, materials and manufacturing
  • Forensics and chemical analysis
  • Research institutes and universities.

Honours-level skills provide the opportunity for leadership roles and specialist positions earlier in your career.

Industry trends

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Chemistry at Adelaide University are entering a dynamic and evolving industry. The global chemical sector is projected to reach a value of USD6,324 billion by 2025, reflecting its significant economic impact (Global Chemical Industry Outlook 2025).

A key trend is the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in chemical research and development, which can reduce prediction inaccuracies by approximately 50%, thereby enhancing productivity and sustainability. Additionally, the industry is focusing on the development of safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) chemicals, aligning with global efforts to minimize environmental and health risks (Key Chemicals Industry Trends, 2025).

With a strong foundation in chemistry, Adelaide University graduates are well-equipped to contribute to these advancements and drive innovation in various sectors.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Graduates are eligible for membership of the RACI. 

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Graduates are eligible for membership of the RACI. 

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Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources. 

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them. 

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more. 

Student services 

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including: 

  • Career advice and mentoring services 
  • Personal counselling 
  • LGBTQIA+ support 
  • Academic support 
  • Fees and finance help 
  • Security services 
  • Accommodation services 
  • Common rooms 
  • Prayer rooms. 

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more. 

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College of Science

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces. 

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Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
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