Master of Science (Chemistry)
Course code: MC-SCICHE
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $60,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
Your future career starts at Melbourne
Advanced knowledge of chemistry is required to solve many of the world’s grand challenges. Chemistry underpins solutions for clean water, food security, renewable energy, sustainable development, medical challenges – and many more. Graduates with chemistry expertise and research skills are in-demand across a wide range of employers.
Key career outcomes
- Work as a chemist. Opportunities span a wide range of industry-relevant areas like analytical chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, geochemistry, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and toxicology.
- Take the next step in your research career. Build professional networks and gain foundational skills during your major research project, ready for a PhD or industrial research role.
- Become in-demand. You’ll work with industry-standard software like SAP, Veritas NetBackup, ERP and Oracle – tools you’ll use throughout your studies and that are highly valued by employers.
Where can studying postgraduate chemistry take you?
Graduates work as analytical chemists, environmental chemists, materials chemists, geochemists, physical chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, patent attorneys, organic chemists, nanotechnologists, inorganic chemists, toxicologists, business development managers, secondary school teachers, food scientists, and quality assurance analysts.
Employers 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.
Career support
Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.
Support includes:
- Personalised career consultations
- Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
- Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
- Networking events with alumni and professionals
Further study
Make a difference through graduate research
Build on your masters qualification to pursue a graduate research degree. Supported by a globally connected research community, you’ll collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact.
Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.
Explore graduate research in Chemistry
Profile
Anastasia Katsatou
“I’m currently focusing on organic chemistry and the synthesisation of molecules. It’s so fascinating trying to solve a puzzle – finding synthetic methodologies to create a desired product. Most of the time, things could go wrong and you have to use your knowledge to investigate what happened. So it’s almost like being a detective too!
The University is fully equipped with all the facilities and equipment you need, and you can conduct your research super easily. You do spend a lot of time on campus – as you have both research and coursework – however, you will build you connections and meet so many people from around the world. You’ll make friendships that last forever.”
