Faculty of Science School of Chemistry

Current Students

Here you can find out more about your course and study options, as well as the services available to you as a current Chemistry and University of Melbourne student

Course and subject materials

Find all your current subject tutorial and lecture notes and materials, including links to past exam papers and handbook subject entries.

First year students

ChemCAL Online is a web deliverable collection of interactive animations, questions and information developed for students studying first-year chemistry.

The Chemistry learning centre is a room where students can drop in at lunch time to seek help with their chemistry studies from the tutor on duty.

The Faculty of Science offers a first year lounge to assist students with the transition to tertiary study.

Seek course advice before you choose your second year subjects, as these will impact upon the options available to you in third year. You should also consider undertaking a major in chemistry, as well as the fourth year honours program.

If you have a specific first-year, study-related issue, please go to the Student Enquiries Counter outside the First Year Laboratories (Chemistry building) or contact the Director of First Year Studies, Dr Spencer Williams.

Second and third year students

The subjects you choose for second year will greatly impact upon your study options in third year, particularly if you want to choose a major area of study. Course advice is usually provided to students in second semester. The subject advise will depend on whether:

General course planning advice is available, but seek specific advice from your course coordinators.

Honours and postgraduate students

Further information about honours and postgraduate study is also available.

Awards, Prizes and Scholarships

Aside from a variety of University scholarships, there are specific prizes and awards available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Chemistry. For further information please consult the Faculty of Science Awards, Prizes and Scholarships page.


Student services

The School provides services, such as the staff/student liaison committee, to assist students with their studies and resolve any issues they may encounter.

Find out more about the student services offered by the School of Chemistry and at the University.
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