Key Program - Chemistry
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3019.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Chemistry key program consists of core studies in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. A major in geochemistry will prepare you for a career in the minerals and mining industries. A sub-major in biochemistry or microbiology will prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical, health or food industries.
Key Program
Structure
Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Chemistry) and the Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Bachelor of Laws are accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).
Recommended Sequence
Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
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300554
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Principles of Chemistry
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Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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And one Level 1 unit from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
Spring session
Choose one of
One Level one unit from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
And two electives
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one of
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300553
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Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity
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And two electives
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose one of
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300537
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Advanced Chemical Analysis
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Choose one of
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300546
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Drug Design and Synthesis
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One Level 3 elective
And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
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300538
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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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Choose one of
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300475
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Molecular Pharmacokinetics
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Choose one of
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300645
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Science Research Project 2
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300656
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Laboratory Quality Management
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300542
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Biomolecular Science Project
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And one elective
Full-time - Mid Year Intake
Units may be offered in different semesters at different campuses.
Year 1
Spring session
Two Level 1 units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
And two electives
Autumn session
Choose one of
|
300554
|
Principles of Chemistry
|
Choose one of
|
200191
|
Fundamentals of Mathematics
|
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
Choose one of
And one elective
Autumn session
Choose one of
|
300553
|
Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity
|
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
Choose one of
|
300538
|
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
|
Choose one of
|
300475
|
Molecular Pharmacokinetics
|
Choose one of
|
300645
|
Science Research Project 2
|
|
300656
|
Laboratory Quality Management
|
|
300542
|
Biomolecular Science Project
|
And one Level 3 elective
Autumn session
Choose one of
|
300537
|
Advanced Chemical Analysis
|
Choose one of
|
300546
|
Drug Design and Synthesis
|
And two electives
Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
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Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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