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Studying this major provides a foundation and detailed understanding for fields such as chemical engineering, energy, materials science, geology, nanotechnology, and the environment. You’ll also develop an understanding of chemistry in the energy sector, environmental processes, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry and chemical equilibrium, and the properties of polymers and surfactants.

Studying Physical and Analytical Chemistry provides a foundation and detailed understanding for fields such as chemical engineering, energy, materials science, geology, nanotechnology, and the environment. In the Chemistry - Physical and Analytical major students will also develop an understanding of chemistry in the energy sector, environmental processes, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, chemical equilibrium and the properties of polymers and surfactants. This major also covers theoretical and computational chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis along with the preparation of new materials. A major in Physical and Analytical Chemistry will, importantly, complement majors in other disciplines such as Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geology and Physics.

Why study this course

Taught by experts and award-winning academic staff covering all the fields of physical and analytical chemistry
Wide and comprehensive laboratory experience throughout all levels of study
There is a high demand for chemistry graduates in a variety of industries

Career Pathways

Chemistry at UWA produces highly employable graduates for jobs in Western Australia, nationally and internationally. UWA is Western Australia’s top ranked University, and a member of Australia’s Group of Eight Universities.

Our graduates also embark on careers in teaching, marketing, sales, and patent law with a company or government department. A UWA science degree with a major in Physical and Analytical Chemistry is your ticket to an exciting and rewarding career with diverse and interesting pathways.

UWA’s research-led teaching will provide you with state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and high level problem solving skills.

The chemical industry is seeking graduates who are specialised in chemistry, but with diverse skill sets. UWA’s unique degree structure sets us apart from other Western Australian universities to train graduates for these jobs.