Whether it's harnessing renewable energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever-present and vital tool for shaping the technologies of the future.
The Master of Science (Chemistry) embeds you in one of our cutting-edge chemistry research groups with world-leaders in areas such as molecular analysis, drug discovery, materials science, sustainable energy and nanotechnology.
Develop your skills with real-world problems
You’ll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV. You'll develop your technical skills and your ability to evaluate and analyse data, while contributing to important scientific research.
If you’d like to gain even more real-world experience, you can choose to complete an internship in a science or technology-related workplace for course credit.
Be research-ready
Your research experience might inspire you to continue to a PhD, or you can put your analytical and communication skills to use in the global workforce, alongside many of our alumni.
More than just technical know-how
You probably know that employers today are looking for more than just specialist technical skills. To round out your skill set, select from a range of high-level professional subjects, including scientific communication, modelling, programming, business and more.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission 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.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON
64+
with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Quotas may be applied to the degree as a whole, or to an individual stream, and preference may be given to applicants with evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research.
Supervision requirements
Entry into the Master of Science (Chemistry) is subject to the capacity of the relevant school to provide adequate supervision in the research project.
You must list the names of three potential supervisors as part of the application process. We encourage you to make contact with supervisors before listing them on your application.
How to find a supervisor: Search for a supervisor through the School of Chemistry website or Find an Expert. Search by name or research theme to find details of all relevant academics available for supervision. Contact the academics directly to discuss supervision.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON
64+
with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.
Career
Career outcomes
Our graduates go on to work as: analytical chemists, environmental chemists, materialschemists, quality assurance analysts, geochemists, physical chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, patentattorneys, organic chemists, nanotechnologists, inorganicchemists, toxicologists, business development managers, secondaryschoolteachers, andfood scientists.
Employers in this field include:
Universities and public research institutions such the CSIRO
Medical research institutes such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Florey Institute
Research hospitals such as the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Research-focused companies such as CSL.
Technical and professional skills
On graduating from the course you’ll have high level knowledge and research skills in chemistry.
Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research
Scientific communication, both written and oral
Project management.
Further study
At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).
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