Chemical and Mathematical Sciences at Murdoch

The School of Chemical and Mathematical Sciences provides a high quality environment for teaching, learning and research. Our staff are passionate about their disciplines and committed to helping students develop skills and knowledge appropriate for rewarding careers in this twenty first century.

The School follows an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to teaching, producing the multiskilled graduates that modern industry demands. All our courses have a strong information technology basis appropriate to the needs of today's scientists and engineers. They have been structured to allow you to access the attractive range of minors, double majors and joint degree programs available to enhance your career opportunities. Flexible teaching methods allow most of our courses to be studied with little or no on-campus attendance if necessary - ideal for busy professionals and those who need to study at home. The School is one of the research leaders of the University, ensuring that you are taught by staff at the leading edge of their disciplines. Our graduates are well equipped to become leaders in their respective fields, and have one of the highest employment rates in the University.

The BSc (Chemistry) provides the training essential for the modern chemist. Our Chemists have joined forces with Biological colleagues to develop the BSc(Forensic Biology and Toxicology), which offers an exciting combination of analytical chemistry and molecular biology. This extremely popular major took its first students in 2004.

Extractive metallurgists must understand the science of mineral extraction to produce metals, and also work in an engineering environment to design, and operate metallurgical plants. The four-year Bachelor of Extractive Metallurgy provides this training. A three-year BSc (Mineral Science) option is available to those who want to meet double-major degree requirements for another discipline such as Chemistry or Environmental Science.

Mathematics and statistics make vital contributions in areas such as the arts, government, business, defence, finance, health and social sciences. There is an ever increasing world-wide demand for graduates skilled in mathematical modelling and statistical analyses. The BSc (Mathematics and Statistics) is designed to produce graduates with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to address this need.

In conclusion, I think you will see that the School of Chemical and Mathematical Sciences has plenty to offer. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our staff if you have any queries. Choosing a course of study, and a career, is never easy. If you choose to study with us, it will be a pleasure to welcome you into the School, and our task will be to ensure you have a rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable time at Murdoch University.