Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Chemistry Specialisation
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
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.
| 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 specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | Refer to Semester 1 for prerequisite course for specialisation. |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for specialisation. | 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 specialisation - 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 specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Compulsory course for specialisation available in Semester 2 only. | CHEM3016 Experimental Chemistry 2 |
| Elective courses for specialisation - 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 specialisation - 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 specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 16 units | |
| CHEM65111 (16 units) | CHEM65122 (16 units) |
| CHEM65133 (16 units) | |
Additional Information:
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.