S6006 Master of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies

The course is structured in four parts. Part A. Green chemistry and sustainable technology, Part B. Further studies in chemistry,  Part C. Specialist studies in green chemistry and sustainable technologies and Part D. Advanced practice in green chemistry and sustainable technologies.

Part A. Core studies

In these studies, you will be introduced to key concepts in green chemistry and sustainable technologies including the design and thinking processes that lead to the production and management of future chemicals in a variety of industries. You will participate in a consultancy projects to gain an authentic perspective in the discipline.

Part B. Foundation studies

In these studies, you will develop the discipline knowledge and skills in chemistry required to study Parts A and C.

Part C. Specified elective studies

You will develop expertise through studio-lab studies in design and chemical applications of chemistry.  These studies are complemented by a range of units selected to either deepen your knowledge of green chemistry, managing sustainability or engaging with key concepts related to the environment.    

Part D. Applied practice

You will select a coursework pathway or thesis.

The coursework pathway option includes the opportunity to undertake an internship in industry and/or a desktop project; these options are studied alongside a choice of listed electives. 

The second option is to undertake a 24 credit point research project requiring a thesis output. If you wish to use this Masters course as a pathway to a higher degree by research you should take this second option.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Parts A, B, C and D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Parts A, C and D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Parts A and C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured in four parts: Part A. Green chemistry and sustainable technologies (24 points), Part B. Further studies in chemistry (24 points), Part C. Specialist studies in green chemistry and sustainable technologies (24 points). Part D. Advanced practice in green chemistry and sustainable technologies (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A: Core studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• GCH5010 Introduction to green chemistry
• GCH5020 Business model design for innovative and sustainable technologies
• GCH5030 Green chemistry consultancy project (12 points)

Part B: Foundation studies (24 points)

You must complete 4 units (24 points) from:

• CHM2911 Inorganic and organic chemistry
• CHM2922 Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry
• CHM3180 Materials chemistry
• СHM3911 Advanced chemical chemistry
• СHM3922 Advanced organic chemistry
• CHM3930 Medicinal chemistry
• CHM3941 Advanced inorganic chemistry
• СHM3952 Advanced analytical chemistry
• CHM3960 Environmental chemistry
• CHM3972 Sustainable chemistry
• CHM4201 Chemistry Honours coursework (12 points)

Part C. Specified elective studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• GCH5110 Designing safer chemicals
• GCH5120 Green chemical synthesis and applications

and two units (12 points) from:

• ACX5800 Accounting for climate change
• ACX5900 Accounting for sustainability
• APG5122 Corporate sustainability management
• APG5230 Field studies in climate governance
• APG5426 Environmental analysis
• APG5428 Environmental governance and citizenship
• APG5434 Sustainability measurement
• APG5554 Resource evaluation and management
• BEX5200 Climate change and carbon management strategies
• BFF5510 Sustainable finance
• BTF5910 Corporate sustainability regulation
• CHE5321 Advanced bioprocess technology
• CHE5882 Biomass and biorefineries
• CHE5886 Advanced biopolymers
• CHE5888 Sustainability and innovation
• ENS5310 Securing biodiversity & ecosystems
• ENS5320 Climate change risk, resilience and security
• ENS5330 Water security& environmental pollution
• ENS5350 Circular economy: Principles and solutions
• ENS5510 Innovation to influence system change
• ENS5520 Understanding human behaviour to influence change
• ENS5530 Leading change for sustainable development
• MGF5600 Managing innovation
• MGF5691 Global sustainable operations and supply chain management
• MKF5760 Shaping ethical marketplaces
• MTE5887 Additive manufacturing of polymeric and functional materials
• Other units in consultation with the course coordinator and/or course director. Students are advised to check with the unit coordinator regarding any prior knowledge or prerequisites which might be required for elective units chosen.

Part D. Applied practice (24 points)

You must complete either a. Coursework pathway or b. Research pathway.

a. Coursework pathway

You must complete

• ENS5930 Sustainability internship (12 points)

or 

• GCH5920 Sustainability project (12 points)

Plus

• Twelve (12) points of electives from the Part C not previously completed. 

*For students that maintained a D/HD average in at least 2 core units + 2 electives in Part C, will be allowed to complete both ENS5930 and GCH5920 upon discussion with the course director and/or course coordinator.

b. Research pathway

You must complete 24 credit points comprising either: GCH5900 or both GCH5901 and GCH5902

• GCH5900 Research project in green chemistry
• GCH5901 Research project in green chemistry part A 
• GCH5902 Research project in green chemistry part B