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Chemical Sciences

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Overview

The study of the composition, structure, and the chemical transformations of matter. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the fundamental properties of elements, compounds and materials, and their reactions and transformations.

Course skills

Chemical Sciences develops skills in:

  • application of knowledge of the fundamental properties of elements, compounds and their reactions
  • identifying the compositional and energy changes resulting from chemical reactions
  • using modern chemical instrumentation for the structural analysis of chemicals.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Careers

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

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Other Specialist Managers

Other Specialist Managers include Arts Administrator or Manager, Environmental Manager, Laboratory Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Sports Administrator occupations.

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Science Technicians

Science Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.

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University Lecturers and Tutors

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

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