Single degrees
Bachelor of Chemical Sciences (RBSCS) – Bendigo
This degree is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted from 2010. Prospective students please refer to the Bachelor of Science entry.
The chemical industry has long been one of the major destinations for science graduates. The Bachelor of Chemical Sciences caters for the needs of this industry sector, but also provides an excellent qualification for those students considering progressing to a higher degree in chemistry. Although the subjects specified for the degrees are different for the Bendigo and Melbourne (Bundoora) campuses, students can transfer between campuses if they wish. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Course structure
The course is of three years full-time or equivalent part-time duration and requires the completion of 360 credit points. Students must complete subjects totalling at least 120 credit points in each of the first, second and third years. Subjects from any campus of the University may be included.
Some subjects are only offered every second year, and this will need to be taken into consideration when planning individual programs.
First year (120 credit points)
Core subjects (30 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Chemistry 1A | CHE1C1A | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Chemistry 1B | CHE1C1B | 15 |
Electives (90 credit points)
Students must choose first year science subjects to the value of 60 credit points, which must include at least 15 credit points of mathematics or physics subjects. The remaining 30 credit points may be chosen from first year subjects offered by any faculty.
Second year (120 credit points)
Core subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Earth & Energy | SCI2EE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Medicinal Chemistry A | CHE2MCA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Aquatic Chemistry | CHE2AQC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Chemical Analysis | CHE2CAN | 15 |
Electives (60 credit points)
Students choose second year science subjects to the value of 30 credit points. The remaining 30 credit points may be chosen from second year level subjects offered by any faculty.
Third year (120 credit points)
Core subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Choose four of the following: |
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| TE-SEM-1 | Colloids and Polymers | CHE3CP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Project | SCI3PRJ | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Mineral Physics | PHY3MP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Pollution and Waste Management | CHE3PW | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Group Project | PHA4GP | 15 |
Electives (60 credit points)
Students must choose third year science subjects to the value of 30 credit points. The remaining 30 credit points may be chosen from third year subjects offered by any faculty.
Honours and postgraduate studies
Eligible students wishing to proceed to further study may undertake an honours degree, which provides a range of research opportunities.