Specialise in Chemistry for your Bachelor of Science at Massey
This is an exciting and challenging time for chemistry. Solutions to global challenges such as sustainability, energy supply and health and medicine will all require new materials and molecules. These will be developed by chemists.
The study of chemistry is fun, relevant and stimulating. Your lecturers are passionate, engaging and internationally recognised researchers.
Learn the fundamentals
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) at Massey University will provide you with a foundation in the fundamental principles of chemistry and how they underpin life and the world itself. Everything is chemistry! You’ll learn key theories and concepts, how they work and why they are important and relevant. You’ll get to apply these principles in the laboratory to synthesise new compounds and use analytical techniques to determine their structure and composition. This all takes place in a hands-on student laboratory where you’ll get to use start-of-the-art scientific instrumentation.
Real-world problem solving
Chemistry students have the opportunity to work alongside our world-recognised researchers on issues of international significance, applying their fundamental knowledge to solving real-world problems. For example, our students have developed new porous materials that can capture carbon dioxide to combat global warming; they have worked with veterinarians to develop new materials for controlled anaesthetic release, they have applied machine-learning methods for fast and accurate spectroscopic analysis of forage feeds and pasture types, and they synthesized new pharmaceuticals.
Graduates with Massey chemistry qualifications are able to combine their knowledge of the principles of chemistry with critical thinking and problem solving skills. In this way, they are equipped to make valuable contributions to important areas such as climate change, water quality and the sustainable use of resources.
Get connected
You’ll gain connections and experience with key companies such as Fonterra, Hill Laboratories and AsureQuality. Summer internships for chemistry students are available with research groups on campus, Crown Research Institutes, and local companies.
State-of-the-art equipment
You’ll receive training and learn techniques for instruments. These include:
molecular analysis
x-ray crystallography
nuclear magnetic resonance
FTIR
Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy
mass spectrometry
ultra high performance liquid chromatography
gas absorption and membrane testing.
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a good fit if you:
enjoy the challenge of problem solving and have an analytical mind
are curious about the fundamental nature of matter and the world around you
enjoy experimental science and synthesis.
1 May 2024
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Fecha de inicio
15 Julio 2024
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4474, New Zealand
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.
Expected high school preparation
Knowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate, or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to take this major.
At least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics from the following list of standards: 91256, 91257, 91258, 91259, 91260, 91261, 91262, 91269.
At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.
International English Language Requirements:
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.