CHEM30017 Specialised Topics in Chemistry A

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
• About 3.5 class hours a week

Is CHEM30017 hard?

CHEM30017: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 80%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Pick three specialised chemistry modules, such as polymers, metal chemistry or identifying molecules by spectra.

After it you can

• Solve problems in applied chemistry
• Prepare for honours or masters chemistry study
• Build an advanced view across chemistry fields

What you need first

CHEM30016 (can be taken in the same semester) or (CHEM20018 and CHEM20020)

• CHEM30016 Reactivity and Mechanism
• CHEM20018 Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis
• CHEM20020 Chemistry: Structure and Properties

How it’s assessed

Final exam 80%, Assignments 20%

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Quick answers

When is CHEM30017 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking CHEM30017?

Needs CHEM30016 (can be taken in the same semester) or (CHEM20018 and CHEM20020).

Does CHEM30017 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 80%, Assignments 20%.

How many class hours a week does CHEM30017 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take CHEM30017 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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