
An understanding of chemistry provides a foundation for fields such as education, technology and our environment.
Study a minor in chemistry to learn the fundamentals of general, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. Gain the experimental practical skills to support your chosen major or teaching area.
You will develop your problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking capabilities, which are essential skills for future work.
Gaining fundamental knowledge and skills in chemistry through a minor will lead to a diverse range of career opportunities across science and education.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Laboratory technician
- Secondary school teacher
- Environmental and science communicator
- Economic consultant
- Business innovation manager
- Sales representative
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2
- Determination of Molecular Structure
- Experimental Chemistry 1
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