Chemistry

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Ecotoxicologist

Ecotoxicologists study how toxic substances affect the environment and health, advising on pollution prevention and remediation strategies.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Science Technician

A Science Technician prepares and maintains lab equipment, supports experiments, and ensures safety, playing a vital role in research and education.

Avg yearly income $75,816
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Chemist

Forensic Chemists analyse chemical evidence to solve crimes, working in areas like toxicology, drug testing, and arson investigations.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

Research and Development Chemist

A Research and Development Chemist designs and tests new products across industries, focusing on safety and effectiveness while working in teams.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Chemist

Environmental Chemists study and monitor contaminants in the environment, assessing their impact on health and developing remediation strategies.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Chemist

Chemists analyse the properties and behaviour of chemical substances in various industries, conducting tests and research to support advancements in science and technology.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in chemistry

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSS50222

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$8,070 - $8,279
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist
Ecotoxicologist Hydrogeologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist Ecotoxicologist Hydrogeologist + 2 more
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $28,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Plant Scientist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Biotechnology Engineer Forensic Chemist Medical Technologist Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Medical Physicist Genetic Counsellor Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist
+ 23 more
11268NAT

Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist

Bachelor of Pharmacy
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacist Pharmacologist Clinical Pharmacist
Medical Science Liaison Medical Advisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacist Pharmacologist Clinical Pharmacist Medical Science Liaison Medical Advisor + 2 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher
Medical Scientist Biomedical Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Medical Practitioner Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Histotechnologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Forensic Consultant Medicinal Chemist Cytologist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Nanoscientist Clinical Research Manager
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Computational Physicist Theoretical Physicist
Astronomer Astrophysicist Physics Teacher Mathematical Modeller Nanoscientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Computational Physicist Theoretical Physicist Astronomer Astrophysicist Physics Teacher Mathematical Modeller Nanoscientist + 5 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer
Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Infrastructure Planner Crop Scientist Seismologist Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Geospatial Analyst Energy Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Geospatial Scientist
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $23,322
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Control Analyst Chemist Analytical Chemist
Environmental Chemist Chemistry Teacher Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Materials Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Control Analyst Chemist Analytical Chemist Environmental Chemist Chemistry Teacher Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Materials Scientist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $151,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist
Medical Researcher Cosmetic Chemist Tissue Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Cosmetic Chemist Tissue Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist
Biochemist Research and Development Chemist Research Scientist Molecular Geneticist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist Biochemist Research and Development Chemist Research Scientist Molecular Geneticist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Chemist Environmental Chemist
Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Physical Scientist Forensic Chemist Medicinal Chemist Materials Scientist Laboratory Scientist Science Technician Nanoscientist Chemistry Teacher
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Scientist Forensic Science Technician
Forensic Anthropologist Forensic Chemist DNA Analyst Forensic Entomologist Forensic Odontologist Forensic Biologist
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)
Blended
3 years
$22,032 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Scientist Analytical Chemist Medicinal Chemist
Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Scientist Analytical Chemist Medicinal Chemist Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology and Immunology)
On Campus
3 years
$23,565 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Scientist Biomedical Researcher Immunologist
Microbiologist Biotechnologist Research and Development Chemist Molecular Geneticist Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Quality Control Analyst
Clinical Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Quality Control Analyst Clinical Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences)
On Campus
3 years
$28,136
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Scientist Astronomer Chemist
Meteorologist Physicist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Scientist Astronomer Chemist Meteorologist Physicist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biochemistry)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,301 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist
Research Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Research Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
On Campus
12 months
$9,120 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Scientist Nanoscientist Biochemist
Molecular Biologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Scientist Nanoscientist Biochemist Molecular Biologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist
Environmental Chemist Geochemist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist Environmental Chemist Geochemist + 2 more
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