Chemistry
Chemistry
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University of Auckland
Explore the science of chemistry, including its multidisciplinary nature and impact on industries such as materials, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Study the structure, reactivity, and analytical techniques that define chemical science.
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Understand the fundamentals of chemistry
Gain grounding in the chemical nature of matter, including laboratory-based knowledge and skills.
Apply chemical principles
Develop expertise in molecular structure, chemical bonding, reactivity, energy concepts, and chemical equilibrium.
Utilize analytical techniques
Learn the physico-chemical techniques used in modern chemical and biomedical sciences.
What You're Signing Up For
Chemistry at the University of Auckland provides a thorough understanding of the chemical nature of matter and foundational laboratory science skills. The subject covers the chemistry of elements and compounds, molecular structure, reactivity, energy concepts, bonding, chemical equilibrium, and advanced analytical techniques. Areas such as advanced materials chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, medicinal chemistry, environmental chemistry, and synthesis are available for deeper study. Chemistry graduates can work in research, quality control, marketing, and management across diverse industries including agriculture, brewing, ceramics, metals, and pharmaceuticals.
Course Content
- Chemical nature of matter
- Laboratory-based chemical science
- Chemistry of elements and compounds
- Molecular structure and reactivity
- Bond formation and chemical equilibrium
- Green science and sustainability
- Energy and fuels
- Drug design and development
- Advanced materials chemistry
- Bonding and reactivity
- Synthesis and reactivity
- Physico-chemical principles
- Analytical methods
- Biomolecular chemistry
- Environmental chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Medicinal chemistry
- Structural and computational chemistry
- Synthesis of bioactive molecules
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Chemical industry
Pharmaceuticals
Materials
Agriculture
Beverage and brewing
Government laboratories
Forensics
Future employment opportunities might be
Research and development
Quality control
Marketing
Sales
Management
Roles in agricultural products
Brewing and wine making
Ceramics
Metals
Pharmaceuticals
Crown Research Institutes
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
Government laboratories
Police forensic units
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