Follow your interests in core sciences from a diverse range of disciplines with a Bachelor of Science. You have the flexibility to explore an area that interests you while getting a broad foundation in science by studying a major, or gaining more specific expertise and a named degree by studying a specialisation. Chemistry Chemistry affects almost everything we do or use: from drugs, antibiotics and anaesthetics to polymers and plastics through to synthetic fibres and batteries. Chemistry is often considered the central science. It’s hard to imagine any new product in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage in its development. Chemistry is the study of molecular transformations and how they take place. It is essential to our understanding of the world, and leads to many fascinating career paths in materials development, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medicine, research and engineering. What you will study Chemical structure and bonding Modern chemistry Molecular chemistry Earth and environmental chemistry Reactivity and organic reactions Spectroscopy Data analysis Your career A degree in science opens up many job opportunities. Throughout the world there is a growing shortage of specialists who will create the next generation of ideas and products and help us maintain and conserve what we already have. Potential occupations include: laboratory technician intellectual property analyst bioinformatics technician research assistant graduate ecologist. Potential employers include: medical research organisations the biotechnology industry government and private consultancies universities science policy and planning departments education institutions