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Master of Science (Chemistry) (MC-SCICHE) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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Intended learning outcomes

The objectives of this course are to:

  • Develop the process and practice of chemical research;
  • Increase the students' knowledge and understanding of chemical science; and
  • Encourage the development of individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.

Generic skills

  • The ability to interact in a cross-cultural environment;
  • The ability to develop time and project management skills;
  • The ability to exercise critical judgement and operate in both a team environment and/or with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; and
  • The ability to exercise independent thinking and high-level problem solving skills

Graduate attributes

Graduates will:

  • Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection;
  • Have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
  • Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s);
  • Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication;
  • Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
  • Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines;
  • Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment; and
  • Be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.

Last updated: 21 December 2024