Overview

Chemistry examines the composition, properties, and behaviour of matter and the chemical processes that underpin the natural and built world. The teaching area develops students’ understanding of chemical reactions, materials, and energy changes, while building strong analytical, practical, and problem‑solving skills through laboratory practice and scientific inquiry. Chemistry supports pathways into secondary teaching, science‑related roles, and further study, and complements other STEM teaching areas by highlighting chemistry’s central role in contemporary society.

Career opportunities

Includes:

  • Secondary biology teacher
  • Science teacher (with biology specialisation)
  • Laboratory technician or science support officer
  • Environmental or conservation officer
  • Research assistant or scientist
  • Health or medical science professional
  • Biotechnology or life sciences roles
  • Education consultant or curriculum developer


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Completion requirements

Students in the following courses must complete:

  • Master of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Internship)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Leading Learning)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) /Graduate Certificate in Religious Education


  • 20 cp from Chemistry Postgraduate Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA) units (Part A)

Part A.1 AND Part A.2

    Part A.1 : Junior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDSI550Pedagogical Studies in Science (7 to 10)10 CP

    Required unit

  • EDSI551Responsive Science Teaching10 CP

    For students with two Teaching Areas in Science-related areas who have already completed EDSI550.

    • Part A.2 : Senior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDCU650Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 110 CP

    Study as part of the First Teaching Area

  • EDCU651Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 210 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

  • EDCU652Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 310 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

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