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Chemistry is the science of matter; it's so fundamental it's been called the central science. Studying Chemistry will help develop an understanding of how the university works. You'll learn how to synthesise new chemicals that could have a profound effect on people's lives. You could assist with the discovery of new drugs, agrochemicals and sources of energy and gain a highly transportable and internationally recognised qualification in Chemistry. Studying Chemistry at Otago means you'll acquire problem-solving skills within a chemical framework.

100-level

CHEM111
Chemistry: Molecular Architecture
CHEM150
Concepts in Chemistry
CHEM191
The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health

200-level

CHEM201
Physical Chemistry and its Applications
CHEM202
Organic Chemistry
CHEM203
Main Group and Coordination Chemistry
CHEM205
Biological Chemistry
CHEM206
Analytical Chemistry

300-level

CHEM301
Physical Chemistry
CHEM302
Organic Chemistry
CHEM303
Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry

CHEM305
Biological Chemistry
CHEM306
Analytical Chemistry 2
CHEM390
Introduction to Independent Research and Methods

400-level

CHEM461
Topics in Advanced Chemistry
CHEM462
Topics in Advanced Chemistry
CHEM463
Topics in Advanced Chemistry
CHEM464
Topics in Advanced Chemistry
CHEM480
Research Project
CHEM490
Dissertation
CHEM495
Master's Thesis Preparation
HAZA401
Management of Chemical Hazards
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