Chemistry
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
Chemistry at Auckland Royal Academy is the science that underlies medicine, materials, energy, and the environment. Our programme provides a strong foundation in organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, delivered through rigorous lecture courses and extensive laboratory work. Students develop the experimental skills and theoretical understanding required to pursue careers in research, industry, education, and environmental science.
Our laboratories are equipped with modern analytical instrumentation including NMR spectrometers, mass spectrometers, and chromatography systems. You will conduct experiments that mirror professional research practice, developing your ability to design protocols, record accurate data, interpret results, and write scientific reports to publication standard. Research projects in the final year connect students directly with ongoing academic and industry research programmes.
Career Opportunities
Chemistry graduates from Auckland Royal Academy enter careers as research scientists, pharmaceutical chemists, quality control analysts, environmental consultants, and forensic scientists. Many go on to postgraduate research at New Zealand and international universities, contributing to advances in drug discovery, materials science, clean energy, and environmental remediation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply systematic experimental design and analytical techniques — including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods — to characterise chemical compounds and solve quantitative problems.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms, inorganic chemistry, thermodynamics, and quantum theory, applying this understanding to explain and predict chemical behaviour.
Evaluate the environmental and health implications of chemical substances and industrial processes, applying Green Chemistry principles to develop more sustainable approaches to synthesis and analysis.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 101 |
| Mathematics for Scientists | 3 | MATH 101 |
| Laboratory Techniques | 3 | CHEM 105 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 201 |
| Physical Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 210 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 220 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 301 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 310 |
| Spectroscopy & Structure | 3 | CHEM 320 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 401 |
| Green Chemistry & Sustainability | 3 | CHEM 410 |
| Chemistry Research Project | 4 | CHEM 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 11 |
Contact us
3/60 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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