CHEMISTRY

• Chemistry is the study of the makeup,structure of substance show their atoms and molecules react and interact and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine, and technology.
• It is considered a core science and the foundation for more specialised disciplines.

Majors available:

• Applied Microbiology: Study microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. This knowledge can be used to prevent food spoilage and biofouling, stop the spread of infectious diseases, and solve environmental problems by removing pollutants.
• Biotechnology: Understand and utilise various biological systems and/or living organisms to develop new technologies and processes of value to the healthcare industry, agricultural and industrial sectors, and the environment.
• Genomics and Bioinformatics: Study the total genetic makeup of organisms and the diverse range of analytical methods and tools applied to genomic data. These allied fields contribute to superior healthcare, enhanced food security and more.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Study the design, development, biological activities and properties of drugs. You'll learn how to seek new active chemical compounds from natural products such as rainforest plants, and design novel synthetic compounds.
• Psychology: Study the human mind, mental processes and resulting behaviour. This is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, memory, perception, reasoning, and mental health and wellbeing.
• Tropical Environmental Biology: Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation. Sustainable approaches to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation are also explored.