Prospective
students
Information for prospective students about the University
of Melbourne, the Chemsitry course and student life
The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a truly international institution,
with students from over 100 countries currently enrolled. It is located
in Parkville, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The
City of Melbourne is Australia's most multi-cultural
city, and recently voted world's most livable city! The University
also has several associated rural and regional campuses in the State
of Victoria.
The School of Chemistry
Outreach program
The School is a founding member of the Victorian
Institute for Chemical Sciences (VICS), a collaborative venture
between Chemistry departments at RMIT, Monash and Melbourne Universities,
with the objective to provide key research programs, equipment infrastructure
facilities and educational outreach activities for the benefit of Victoria.
Read more about the outreach
program, aimed at Victorian students from grades 7-12, who want
to explore the possibilities of Chemistry!
Course structure / outline
Undergraduate study in Chemistry at the University of Melbourne requires
enrolment in a Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Science (BSc)
is a three-year degree. There is the option to choose a major in your
third year, and then complete a fourth, honours year. Further information
about the Bachelor
of Science degree is available.
Admission requirements
The entry criteria for a Bachelor of Science may vary depending on
what state you are from and what you have studied at high school.
Find out more about admission requirements,
fees, scholarships and how to apply.
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.
Other information
Further information for current students
is available.
Information about postgraduate study and
research undertaken at the School
of Chemistry is also available.
Living on-campus / Accommodation
Accommodation for students is available on the University's main
campus at Parkville. There are currently thirteen
residential colleges on-campus, which provide full-time accommodation
for Melbourne University students of all levels, from both Australia
and overseas.
Student Housing
Services also assists students in sourcing and maintaining affordable,
safe and appropriate housing.
Student Services
Services for first year students
The University recognises that the first few months of university
are an exciting time, filled with new friends and opportunities. As
well as its annual orientation
program, it offers a transition
program for first years, to assist them with the adjustment to university
life.
The School of Chemistry has a first year learning
centre, where students can drop in at lunchtime 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.
Services for all students
Find out more about the student services
available to Chemistry students, as well as the wide range of services
offered by the University. There are also a wide range of student clubs
and associations that you can join.
Careers
Find out about the wide range of careers
available to Chemistry graduates, including links to several graduate
profiles. Many students enjoy successful careers both within Australia
and overseas.
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