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Chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of materials. Chemistry is one of the central sciences since its results are used in almost all areas of science - including life sciences, the environment, geosciences, biology, and food science. The Chemistry major at QUT allows you to gain an appreciation of the fundamental discipline - covering physical, organic and inorganic chemistry - but with an additional focus on modern applications such as drug discovery, analytical and environmental chemistry, polymer science and surface science. All theory is complemented with a comprehensive laboratory program, particularly with hands-on experience with modern computer-based analytical instruments.
Career Opportunities
Chemists are key professionals in industries that manufacture goods such as paints, paper, textiles, glass, plastics and rubber, metals and alloys, gases and fuels, foodstuffs and chemicals. Government agencies depend on chemists to develop and monitor standards for meat research, animal health pest control, preservation of timber, environmental chemistry, forensic analysis and coal chemistry. You can expect to find employment as an industrial chemist, material scientist, environmental chemist, quality control analyst, production supervisor, food chemist, organic chemist and inorganic chemist.
Professional Recognition
Students completing the Chemistry major with the Industrial Chemistry or Forensic Science co-major are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
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