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
- CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular Architecture
- CHEM150 Concepts in Chemistry
- CHEM191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
200 level
- CHEM 201 Physical Chemistry 1
- CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry 1
- CHEM 203 Main Group and Coordination Chemistry
- CHEM 205 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1
- CHEM 206 Analytical Chemistry 1
300 level
- CHEM 301 Physical Chemistry 2
- CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry 2
- CHEM 303 Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
- CHEM 305 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 2
- CHEM 306 Analytical Chemistry 2
- CHEM 390 Introduction to Independent Research and Methods