183005 v.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry

PGradDipChem(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course develops a more critical and problem solving approach to the professional practice of chemistry than is possible to achieve in a first qualification. Presently, there is a definite need for professional chemists with such qualifications. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to cope with sophisticated research and development problems in industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in chemistry or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
2860	v.7		Chemistry Project 590	8.0	50.0
302552	v.1		Analytical Chemistry 501	4.0	25.0
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302553	v.1		Analytical Chemistry 502	4.0	25.0
5779	v.6		Chemistry Project Report 591	8.0	50.0
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
2857	v.6		Chemistry 501	3.0	25.0
2858	v.6		Chemistry 502	2.0	12.5
2859	v.6		Chemistry 503	4.0	12.5
6575	v.9		SMEC 501 - Foundations and Issues	3.0	25.0
7729	v.4		Instrumental Physics 501	4.0	25.0
7730	v.4		Instrumental Physics 502	4.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.