Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Extended Major
Chemistry is available as a minor, major and extended 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
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
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) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| 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 8 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc 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
Note: Level 2 electives have changes from 2023.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units | |
| CHEM2050 Intermediate Chemistry 1 | CHEM2060 Intermediate Chemistry 2 |
| CHEM2054 Experimental Chemistry | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 units | |
| Elective courses for major available in Semester 2 only. | CHEM20521 Chemical Biology (course discontinued from 2023 and replaced with BIOC2052) |
| CHEM2058 Translational Chemistry & Data Processing | |
| SCIE2020 CSI UQ: Introduction to Forensic Science | |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- From 2023 CHEM2052 discontinued and replaced by BIOC2052 Chemical Biology
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 | CHEM30112 Physical Chemistry: Modelling Molecular Behaviour |
| CHEM3010 Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Elective course for major - choose 4 to 6 units | |
| CHEM3004 Determination of Molecular Structure | CHEM3020 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology |
| CHEM3030 Nanomaterials & Self-Assembled Systems | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- 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.
- Course title change for CHEM3011 from Semester 2, 2022.