Chemistry
Informal specialisationYear: 2021
Chemistry
Contact information
Coordinator
A/Prof Colette Boskovic
Administrator
Ms Andrea Oliver
Email: a.oliver@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
In addition to satisfying the Faculty of Science entry requirements, students interested in entering the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) Chemistry program should typically have completed a Bachelor of Science degree which includes some third year chemistry subjects. However, all applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the coordinator.
Hurdle assessment requirements: In addition to the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) Chemistry requirements, students enrolled in this program must: attend all Safety and Induction program lectures and successfully complete the Safety Examination. Students who fail the Safety Examination will have to complete an additional study program and be reassessed. A pass in the Safety Examination (>65%) is required before students can begin their laboratory work. Students must submit a preliminary literature survey and research plan (10 pages of mixed text, diagrams and formulas) due at the end of the first semester of enrolment (pass/fail).
Components of assessment: The course comprises a research project component and an advanced coursework component. Their relative weightings are as follows: Chemistry Research Project component = 62.5 percent Chemistry Advanced Coursework component = 37.5 percent
Intended learning outcomes
The Chemistry program for the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) 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 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 skills in laboratory safety procedures.
Last updated: 12 November 2021
Structure
100 credit points
Advanced Coursework
Students enrol in six of the following (37.5 points):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM90044 | Synchrotron & NMR Structural Techniques | April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90050 | Spectroscopy of Metal Complexes | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90051 | Advanced Mass Spectrometry | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90039 | Advanced Organic Synthesis | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90040 | Biological and Medicinal Chemistry | August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90041 | Exciton Science | August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90042 | Automatic Chemical Analysis | April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90043 | Atmospheric Chemistry | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90045 | Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry | May (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90046 | Magnetism in Chemistry | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90047 | Organic Electronics | March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90048 | Lasers in Chemistry | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90049 | Advanced Materials & Characterisation | August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90052 | Catalysis | Not available in 2021 | 6.25 |
| CHEM90053 | Interfacial Chemistry and Sonochemistry | March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CHEM90054 | Radical Chemistry | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM40010 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| CHEM40011 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
| CHEM40012 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| CHEM40013 | Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
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.
Notes
This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 12 November 2021