Master of Science (Chemistry)
Key features
- Research focus. You’ll be embedded in one of 25 research groups in the School of Chemistry or in the Bio21 Institute throughout your studies to complete a major research project.
- Sharpen your professional skills. Develop the skills employers want through complementary elective subjects like science communication, ethics, and working with data.
- Advanced facilities. Enjoy access to some of the most advanced technologies in Australia, like nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers and an electron microscopy suite.
Campus Information
Parkville campus
Our Parkville campus is a city within a city. With cafes, 12 libraries, gyms, specialty stores, a small supermarket, and even a seasonal farmers market, you’ll never have to leave. The Parkville campus is situated within a renowned knowledge precinct, which includes eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and a wide range of knowledge-based industries.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 60
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Advanced knowledge of chemistry is required to solve many of the world’s grand challenges. Chemistry underpins solutions for clean water, food security, renewable energy, sustainable development, medical challenges – and many more. Graduates with chemistry expertise and research skills are in-demand across a wide range of employers.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- An undergraduate degree in chemistry (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year, AND
- At least 25 credit points (two subjects) of third-year university-level chemistry subjects, of which 12.5 credit points (one subject) must be practical-based.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 094594B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
121984 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 154 AUD
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