Bach of Advanced Sci (Hons) specialisation in Green Chemical Science

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The approaches used in Green Chemical Science often involve interdisciplinary studies in catalysis, synthesis, toxicology, analytical methodology, materials science, and biochemistry, in order to tackle global issues and problems that impact on sustainability.

As a Green Chemical Science student you’ll have an interdisciplinary and highly practical learning experience. You’ll study topics including:
- Pollution elimination
- Clean water production
- Production of materials from renewable feed-stocks
- Mitigation of global warming
- Development of renewable energy technologies
As part of your specialisation you’ll complete CHEM 397, the Green Chemical Science capstone course, where you’ll undertake original research in Green Chemical Science and communicate your findings in academic and industry scenarios, in both written and oral forms.

There’s an increasing number of jobs available in the sustainability science arena. Your specialisation will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take advantage of these career opportunities, and to contribute to society in a meaningful and informed way.
Jobs related to Green Chemical Science
- Biochemist
- Chemist
- Chemistry technician
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Research chemist
- Scientific adviser

Complete 405 points comprising:

75 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Group 1 Stage I Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 2 Stage I Elective Courses, and
75 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
45 points for all Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Group 1 Stage III Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 2 Stage III Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 3 Stage III Elective Courses, and
At least 15 points from Level 700 Chemistry Elective Courses, and
0 to 15 points from Additional Level 700 Elective Courses, and
30 points for all Level 700 Compulsory Courses, and
Either:
60 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 75 points for ALL of the following:

BIOSCI 106 - Foundations of Biochemistry (15 points)

CHEM 110 - Chemistry of the Living World (15 points)

CHEM 120 - Chemistry of the Material World (15 points)

ENV 101 - Environmental Challenges (15 points)

PHYSICS 160 - Physics for the Life Sciences (15 points)

Group 1 Stage I Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

MATHS 108 - General Mathematics 1 (15 points)

MATHS 110 - Mathematics for Natural Sciences (15 points)

MATHS 120 - Algebra (15 points)

MATHS 130 - Calculus (15 points)

STATS 101 - Introduction to Statistics (15 points)

STATS 108 - Statistics for Commerce (15 points)

Group 2 Stage I Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 101 - Life! Origins and Mechanisms (15 points)

BIOSCI 109 - Ecology and Evolution: The Continuum of Life (15 points)

ENV 100 - Shaping Planet Earth (15 points)

MEDSCI 142 - Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 75 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 251 - Structure and Spectroscopy (15 points)

CHEM 252 - Properties and Analysis of Matter (15 points)

CHEM 253 - Making Molecules: Synthesis and Isolation (15 points)

CHEM 260 - Introduction to Green Chemistry (15 points)

ENVSCI 201 - Natural and Human Environmental Systems (15 points)

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 203 - Biochemistry (15 points)

BIOSCI 204 - Principles of Microbiology (15 points)

BIOSCI 206 - Principles of Ecology (15 points)

GEOPHYS 213 - The Geophysical Environment (15 points)

MEDSCI 204 - Pharmacology and Toxicology (15 points)

SCIGEN 201 - Innovating in a Knowledge Society (15 points)

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 351 - Chemicals Big and Small: Nano-material to Bio-macromolecules (15 points)

CHEM 360 - Contemporary Green Chemistry (15 points)

ENVSCI 301 - Environmental Science in Practice (15 points)

Group 1 Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

CHEM 310 - Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy (15 points)

CHEM 320 - Design and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds (15 points)

CHEM 330 - Contemporary Organic Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 340 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 380 - Materials Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 390 - Medicinal Chemistry (15 points)

Group 2 Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 333 - Marine Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

BIOSCI 347 - Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology (15 points)

ENVSCI 303 - Environmental Science, Risk and Society (15 points)

MARINE 303 - Freshwater and Estuarine Ecology (15 points)

SCIGEN 301 - Engaging in a Knowledge Society (15 points)

Group 3 Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 333 - Marine Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

BIOSCI 347 - Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology (15 points)

CHEM 310 - Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy (15 points)

CHEM 320 - Design and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds (15 points)

CHEM 330 - Contemporary Organic Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 340 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 380 - Materials Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 390 - Medicinal Chemistry (15 points)

ENVSCI 303 - Environmental Science, Risk and Society (15 points)

MARINE 303 - Freshwater and Estuarine Ecology (15 points)

SCIGEN 301 - Engaging in a Knowledge Society (15 points)

Level 700 Chemistry Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

CHEM 710 - Advanced Physical Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 712 - Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (15 points)

CHEM 720 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 730 - Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules (15 points)

CHEM 735 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 738 - Biomolecular Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 740 - Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 741 - Chemometrics and Quality Assurance in Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 750 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1 (15 points)

CHEM 750A - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1 (7.5 points)

CHEM 750B - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1 (7.5 points)

CHEM 751 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2 (15 points)

CHEM 751A - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2 (7.5 points)

CHEM 751B - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2 (7.5 points)

CHEM 780 - Advanced Materials Chemistry (15 points)

Additional Level 700 Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 15 points from the following:

CHEM 7**

Up to 15 points may be substituted from related subjects with approval from the Programme Director.

Level 700 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 760 - Advanced Green Chemistry (15 points)

ENVSCI 714 - Environmental Pollution (15 points)

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 793 - Honours Dissertation in Chemistry (60 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 793A - Honours Dissertation in Chemistry (30 points)

CHEM 793B - Honours Dissertation in Chemistry (30 points)