Chemistry
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A degree in Chemistry is a pathway to infinite possibilities. At UTS, our Chemistry programs offer you the chance to build a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating discipline, all while developing the lab-based skills in-demand by employers across all sectors.
Choose a specialty, such as medicinal, inorganic or physical chemistry, or choose your own path with a flexible course. No matter where your future takes you, a degree from UTS will ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
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UTS is ranked among the country’s top 15 universities for Chemistry.
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## $85,896 per year
The average annual income for a chemist in Australia is $85,896, and the field offers a wide range of diverse career opportunities.
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## 7,900 currently employed
Almost 8,000 people work as Chemists or Chemistry Technicians in Australia, with many others working in related roles.
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Why study Chemistry?
Chemistry sits at the foundation of modern science, which means a degree in Chemistry is a degree in infinite possibilities. Whether you want to create or improve medicines, materials or technologies, or address pressing challenges facing science, technology, industry or the environment, a Chemistry degree can be your launching pad to scientific innovation.
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At UTS, you'll develop the lab-based skills that employers are looking for and get hands-on with the instruments that will define your future career. Choose from a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and learn to translate the theory of organic, physical, analytical, inorganic and medicinal chemistry into hands-on, lab-based practice. Or, design your own degree with the Bachelor of Science (Flexible) and explore Chemistry and other science subjects that inspire your passion for learning.
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0:02\ The UTS chemistry course which is underneath the Bachelor of Science is unique in that we provide a really practical hands on experience to our students using of the instruments that are in industry and that way when you graduate you will have those skills with you to be employed in those relevant industries.
\ 0:18\ Chemistry graduates from UTS have gone on to work in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry and also as research scientists.
\ 0:25\ I chose UTS because I personally believe that UTS is known for best innovative teaching, the use of high technology and other materials to maximise students learning.
\ 0:37\ I am so excited to do internship because I really want to go into the actual workplace and learn how chemistry works in the real world.
\ 0:47\ This year I learnt a lot of like how to be independent and it was a really, really good place to be able to build my research skills and also figure out exactly what I wanted to do.
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