Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2010 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- Undergraduate Information
- Postgraduate Information
- How To Find Out More
- Related Subjects and Careers
- List of Courses
Chemistry Website:
Overview
Chemistry is everywhere. It is fundamental to all living beings, physical processes, materials, and the environment. Chemistry underlies all the functions of the human body, our food, the consumer goods we use, the buildings we live and work in, the energy we generate and consume, and the air we breathe. Understanding chemistry is the basis for understanding the function and structure of all of these, and also for developing new materials, pharmaceuticals, technologies and processes to enhance our lives.
At Victoria, you can start a degree in Chemistry at a level that suits you. If you're a novice, the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences offers an introductory chemistry course over the summer trimester, CHEM 191.
Chemistry is a pivotal science, and a major in Chemistry or Chemistry and Technology for a Bachelor of Science [BSc], or studied within a Bachelor of Biomedical Science [BBmedSc] or a Bachelor of Science and Technology [BScTech], provides you with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base covering theory coupled with a practical laboratory and technological emphasis. The opportunities for people with a good understanding of chemistry are enormous.
Undergraduate Information
BSc major requirements
Chemistry
- CHEM 114, 115; 15 100-level points from PHYS or MATH; and 15 points from BIOL 111, BMSC 117, BTEC 101, ESCI 111, 112, ENVI 114 and TECH 101
- CHEM 201, 202, 203, 205, 206
- 60 points from CHEM 301, 302, 303, 305, and 306
BA major requirements
- 48 points of 300-level CHEM
Summer introductory course
CHEM 191 (Introductory Chemistry) is an open entry summer trimester course and is excellent preparation for CHEM 113. It is taught over the whole trimester as a home study course and can be taken by local or distance students.
The course has a compulsory one week laboratory programme in late February. The laboratory week of CHEM 191 can also be taken separately through Student Learning Support as the Summer Workshop in Chemistry Laboratory Skills.
For more information about this course, please contact:
Dr Jim Pearce
Phone: 0-4-463 6519
Email: address
First-year course entry requirements
Advanced entry
Your entry point to 100 level Chemistry courses depends on your background in chemistry. If you have 14 credits in chemistry at NCEA level 3, you have advanced entry and may begin with CHEM 114 (Principles of Chemistry) in trimester 1 and follow it by CHEM 115 (Structure and Spectroscopy) in trimester 2.
Standard entry
If you have completed NCEA level 2 Chemistry but have not achieved 14 credits in Chemistry at NCEA level 3, then you have standard entry. You should begin with CHEM 113 (Concepts of Chemistry) in trimester 1. CHEM 114 can then be taken in trimester 2. If you achieve an A- or better in CHEM 113 you may take CHEM 115 concurrently with CHEM 114 in the second trimester.
Successful completion of CHEM 114 and 115 will allow you to enrol in 200 level Chemistry courses the following year.
Novice entry
Students who have not studied Chemistry beyond NCEA level 2 have novice entry and are strongly advised to take CHEM 191 in the summer trimester before taking CHEM 113 in trimester 1.
Postgraduate Information
Postgraduate Qualifications in Chemistry
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
Chemistry courses are taught within the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Laby Building.
Helen Rowley
Administrator
Phone: +64-4-463 5335
Fax: +64-4-463 5241
Email: address
Related Subjects and Careers
| Related Subjects | Careers |
|---|---|
| Biology Biomedical Science Biotechnology Cell and Molecular Bioscience Environmental Studies Geology Physics Teaching Technology |
Environmental planner Food processing Laboratory technician Manufacturing Occupational safety and health Patents and law Pharmaceuticals Quality assurance Research Scientist Teacher Winemaker |
List of Courses
| 100 Level Chemistry Courses |
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CHEM 113 – Concepts of Chemistry |
CHEM 114 – Principles of Chemistry |
CHEM 115 – Structure and Spectroscopy |
CHEM 191 – Introductory Chemistry |
| 200 Level Chemistry Courses |
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CHEM 201 – Organic Chemistry |
CHEM 202 – Inorganic and Materials Chemistry |
CHEM 203 – Physical and Process Chemistry |
CHEM 205 – Chemical Synthesis - Laboratory Component |
CHEM 206 – Chemical Methods and Processes - Laboratory Component |
CHEM 225 – Analytical Chemistry |
| 300 Level Chemistry Courses |
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CHEM 301 – Organic Chemistry |
CHEM 302 – Inorganic and Materials Chemistry |
CHEM 303 – Physical and Process Chemistry |
CHEM 305 – Chemistry Synthesis Laboratory |
CHEM 306 – Chemistry Materials and Methods Laboratory |