Use your advanced research skills to contribute to new developments in applied chemistry. RMIT's modern, purpose-built and well-equipped facilities, including analytical instrumentation, will support your research. The School of Science has expertise in molecular modelling and chemo-metrics that has found applications that span multiple research fields. Our expertise in molecular modelling and chemo-metrics has found applications that span multiple research fields. Under expert supervision, you will join researchers already active in: analytical chemistry (metabolomics, natural products extraction and identification), separation science (focus on gas and liquid chromatography), flow injection analysis and mass spectrometry) environmental analysis (air, soil and water quality, environmental contamination, biosolids, environmental toxicology) occupational health and safety (open systems research, management and governance, risk management) physical and materials chemistry (organic and inorganic synthesis, colloidal chemistry, functional surfaces, micro- and nano-technologies, nano-biotechnology, electrochemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis). This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis with publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Electives and program structure You will complete this program under academic supervision. The PhD program is structured to enable you to: complete a compulsory research methods course receive training in research integrity and ethics select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard You are required to complete: Research integrity online modules Research integrity Copyright and intellectual property Research methods for sciences Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups. You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible. Research techniques You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives. Career You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.