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Gain hands-on experience with work placements at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and other leading research facilities.
Check out how you can see research in biochemistry, chemistry and genetics first hand
We've invested $100 million into our La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) with 18 new research and support laboratories, an equipment barn and extensive teaching facilities.
Our research in chemical sciences is ranked 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Looking to study chemistry? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Science, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 72.7
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent4.5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 81
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 82.9
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.25Bendigo: 55.5
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 43.4
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Chemistry builds your scientific and problem-solving skills. You'll be ready to take on careers such as:
Potential employers of chemistry graduates include:
