Highlights

• Learn the basics before developing a more detailed understanding of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
• Complete a research project in your final year, and take field trips to major industrial sites.
• Choose a degree that's recognised by employers for its analytical chemistry component and focus on safe laboratory practices.
• Prepare for a career as an industrial chemist, materials scientist, environmental chemist, quality control analyst, laboratory supervisor, food chemist, or an organic/inorganic chemist.
• Learn in our new multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities.

Why choose this course?

The QUT chemistry degree is a qualification that is known and respected by employers. Many employers prefer QUT chemistry graduates, especially those with an extension minor in analytical chemistry, because of their advanced technical skills, their experience with modern instrumentation and their training in scientific communication. Our training in analytical chemistry throughout the chemistry degree is renowned nationally.

You will undertake comprehensive laboratory work including experiments using modern computer-based analytical instruments and gain knowledge and experience in the health and safety aspects of handling chemicals. You will be guided by highly respected lecturers, many actively involved in cutting-edge research.