Chemistry

Chemistry

Gain a thorough grounding in chemistry at RMIT with courses that strongly feature laboratory practice and industry experience.

Gain a thorough grounding in chemistry at RMIT with courses that strongly feature laboratory practice and industry experience.

Gain a thorough grounding in chemistry at RMIT with courses that strongly feature laboratory practice and industry experience.

You’ll become a skilled chemist ready to lead innovation in the fields of industrial chemistry, functional materials and nanotechnology, medicinal chemistry or environmental chemistry. RMIT's contribution to the study and teaching of chemistry spans more than 100 years.

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Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of ScienceUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CityATAR 70.10* Guaranteed Pathway 71.20* 2025 Guaranteed ATAR 70.00See admissions
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Honours)Undergraduate degreeMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Bachelor of Science - Chemistry majorBachelor of Science - Chemistry majorUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CitySee course admissionsSee course admissions
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)Undergraduate degreeMelbourne CityATAR 86.10*See admissions
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Master of Science (Applied Chemistry)Master of Science (Applied Chemistry)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Applied Chemistry)PhD (Applied Chemistry)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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