The Master of Philosophy (Chemistry) comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit point thesis. Academic units may award credit for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.

The thesis is examined by two examiners, with no more than one being internal.

You may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.

Why choose this course

Our Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health is research-intensive with vigorous and well-supported Higher Degree Research programs in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Archaeology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biofabrication and Electromaterials.

Over the last five years, our researchers have secured research and innovation income worth over $130M on projects as diverse as investigating the beginnings of human history in Australia; assessing and mitigating bushfire risks; improving quality of care for people living with dementia; and investigating the fundamental processes of life, one molecule at a time, through single-molecule biophysics.

In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia ratings, we received the highest possible rating for its research quality ‘well above world standard’ in many individual disciplines, as well as in the overall field of Chemical Sciences.