Bachelor

Bachelor of Science (Major in Chemistry)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry serves two purposes: enabling every science graduate to have sufficient chemical knowledge for practical use in their career, and producing chemistry graduates with specialised expertise across multiple chemistry fields. In Years 1 and 2, students are taught introductory material across the spectrum of chemistry; in Years 3 and 4, more detailed advanced chemistry topics are covered.

Chemistry graduates work across government agencies (Department of Environment and Conservation, Forestry, Mining and Petroleum, Agriculture, Eda Ranu, Forensic Science, NARI), private sector companies (mining, brewing, food industries, private logging, oil refinery), and education. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate degrees (Masters, PhD) in chemistry and related disciplines in Papua New Guinea and overseas.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for selection into the Science Foundation Year (SFY), applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 from a recognised institution. Requirements are strict:

  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.20 (in practice, applicants with higher GPAs are generally considered).
  • Minimum grade of B in English — a grade of C automatically disqualifies the applicant.
  • Minimum grade of A in Advanced Mathematics (Maths A) — General Mathematics (Maths B) cannot substitute for Advanced Mathematics.
  • Minimum grade of B in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Grade 12 level.
  • Intake is limited by a strict quota system.

Non-School Leavers must complete all three sciences in addition to English, and must complete Applied Finite Mathematics if upgrading Mathematics A. They must meet the minimum GPA of 3.20 and will be recommended to enrol at the NCD Open Campus if all requirements are met.

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 1.10202Chemistry IA

Semester 2

  • 1.10203Chemistry IB

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 1.20201Chemistry IIA

Semester 2

  • 1.20202Chemistry IIB
  • 1.20205Introduction to Spectroscopy

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 1.30201Chemical Principles
  • 1.30202Organic Chemistry I
  • 1.30203Inorganic Chemistry I

Semester 2

  • 1.30204Physical Chemistry I
  • 1.30205Organic Chemistry II
  • 1.30207Inorganic Chemistry II
  • 1.30208Analytical Chemistry I

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 1.40201Physical Chemistry II
  • 1.40202Natural Products Chemistry
  • 1.40206Chemical Professional Skills
  • 1.40213Analytical Chemistry II
  • 1.40209Special Topics

Semester 2

  • 1.40205Environmental Chemistry
  • 1.40208Applied Organic Chemistry
  • 1.40209Special Topics
  • 1.40212Industrial & Applied Chemistry
  • 1.40207Applied Physical Chemistry
  • 1.40214Organometallic Chemistry

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.