'I discovered my interest in Chemistry during my first year of studies in the Bachelor of Science at QUT. I am now working towards a Masters of Science (Chemistry) and hope to discover the most effective way of purifying industrial wastewater.' Jack Lin Learn the basics before developing a more detailed understanding of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Complete a one-semester research project in your final year, and take field trips to major industrial sites. Choose a degree that's recognised by employers for its analytical chemistry component and focus on safe laboratory practices. Prepare for a career as an industrial chemist, materials scientist, environmental chemist, quality control analyst, laboratory supervisor, food chemist, or an organic/inorganic chemist. Learn in our new multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities

Chemistry at QUT has strong links to the Chemistry profession through direct involvement with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, employers of our past graduates and QUT Chemistry alumni. Career opportunities are many and include diverse roles in: Chemistry-related manufacturing industries, including petroleum, mining and minerals processing, plastics, pharmaceuticals and food, Public instrumentalities and Government bodies, including careers in policy-making in areas such as water and wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring, Chemistry education, science communication or scientific instrument sales and/or development, and Research in public research institutes or private research and development facilities. Your interaction with QUT researchers in current fields of interest, including drug development, clay and minerals chemistry, renewable energy sources, nanotechnology, environmental monitoring, and applications of modern analytical instrumentation, may lead to careers in these areas.