Chemistry // Structure

Advanced Coursework

Students enrol in six of the following (37.5 points):

Research Component

Students enrol in a total of 62.5 points of research project across the duration of the program. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subjects 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.

The research project involves the completion of:

• a preliminary literature survey and research plan (10 pages of mixed text, diagrams and formulas) due at the end of semester of enrolment (pass/fail);
• a major thesis, page limit of 30 pages due at the end of the second semester of study (90% made up from thesis evaluation (35%), oral examination (viva) on thesis (35%); and supervisor’s assessment of research performance (20%) based on attendance, application,initiative, and demonstrated skills);
• a project-related oral presentation (15 minutes presentation, 5 minutes discussion) to be scheduled during the second semester of enrolment (10%);
• Successful completion of a seminar series providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training (pass/fail).

Subject prerequisites: details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) (GDA-SCI) entry and participation requirements page.