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Honours Program - Chemistry
MajorYear: 2017
Honours Program - Chemistry
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Alessandro Soncini
Administrator
Ms Andrea Oliver
School of Chemistry
Email: a.oliver@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Honours in Chemistry is a one-year program designed to extend students' knowledge and skills through a supervised research project together with advanced coursework in chemistry.
Admission requirements
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisite.
Honours in Chemistry is available as start of year intake and mid year intake.
Intended learning outcomes
The Honours program in Chemistry is designed to:
- increase the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical science;
- develop the process and practice of chemical research;
- encourage the development of individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data;
- promote the acquisition of experimental or theoretical skills in areas currently relevant to one of the research groups in the School of Chemistry;
- improve oral and written communication skills; and
- ensure that students receive essential training in laboratory safety procedures.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
Research
Students must complete 62.5 points of research.
Coursework
Students must complete 37.5 points of coursework.
Subject Options
Research component
Students enrol in a total of 62.5 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subject across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 62.5 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHEM40010 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CHEM40011 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
CHEM40012 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CHEM40013 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Coursework component
Students enrol in the following 3 x 12.5 point coursework subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHEM90008 | Advanced Spectroscopy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM90009 | Chemical Synthesis & Characterisation 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM90010 | Advanced Chemical Applications 1 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.chemistry.unimelb.edu.au/fourth-year-programs-in-chemistryLast updated: 30 January 2024