Chemical Physics
You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Chemical Physics at Auckland Royal Academy sits at the boundary between chemistry and physics, investigating the physical principles that govern chemical behaviour at the atomic and molecular scale. The programme covers quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, computational modelling, and materials science, providing a rigorous foundation for careers in advanced materials research, pharmaceutical science, nanotechnology, and energy systems.
Laboratory and computational work form an integral part of the programme, with students using spectroscopic instruments, computational chemistry software, and materials characterisation equipment to investigate physical and chemical phenomena. Research project modules in the later years of the programme connect students with faculty research groups working on topics including photovoltaic materials, molecular dynamics, and surface chemistry relevant to New Zealand's science and innovation priorities.
Career Opportunities
Chemical Physics graduates from Auckland Royal Academy pursue careers in materials research, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, energy technology, nanotechnology, and scientific instrumentation. Many advance to postgraduate research at leading universities and research institutes in New Zealand and internationally, contributing to fundamental science and applied technology development.
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply quantum mechanical principles, statistical thermodynamics, and spectroscopic theory to interpret the physical properties and behaviour of chemical systems at the atomic and molecular scale.
Use computational chemistry methods and modern analytical instrumentation to investigate chemical and physical phenomena, analysing data with statistical rigour and interpreting results within appropriate theoretical frameworks.
Design and execute original research investigations at the chemistry-physics interface, demonstrating the ability to integrate disciplinary knowledge, manage experimental complexity, and communicate findings to scientific audiences.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Chemical Physics | 4 | CHPH 101 |
| Foundations & Theory | 4 | CHPH 110 |
| Research Methods | 3 | CHPH 120 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Chemical Physics I | 4 | CHPH 201 |
| Professional Practice | 3 | CHPH 210 |
| Industry Context NZ | 4 | CHPH 220 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Chemical Physics II | 4 | CHPH 301 |
| Critical Perspectives | 3 | CHPH 310 |
| Ethics & Standards | 3 | CHPH 320 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Chemical Physics | 4 | CHPH 401 |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | CHPH 410 |
| Chemical Physics Capstone Project | 4 | CHPH 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 11 |
Contact us
3/60 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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