Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Chemistry Major
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | Refer to Semester 1 for prerequisite course for major. |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | CHEM12001 Chemistry 2 |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units | |
[ CHEM2050 Intermediate Chemistry 1 OR CHEM2901 Advanced Intermediate Chemistry 1 ] | [ CHEM2060 Intermediate Chemistry 2 OR CHEM2902 Advanced Intermediate Chemistry 2 ] |
| CHEM2054 Experimental Chemistry 1 | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 6 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only. | CHEM3016 Experimental Chemistry 2 |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 to 6 units | |
[ CHEM3001 Organic Chemistry OR CHEM39011 Advanced Organic Chemistry ] | CHEM3011 Physical Chemistry
|
[ CHEM3010 Inorganic Chemistry OR CHEM39101 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Elective course for major - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| CHEM3004 Determination of Molecular Structure | CHEM3030 Nanomaterials & Self-Assembled Systems |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2023.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.