PDC53017 - Introduction to Chemistry

Version Effective: 25th of March, 2021

Course Details

Course Summary

This online micro-credential introduces the terms, concepts and rules in chemistry, and relates them to everyday materials and events, placing chemistry within the context of your own experiences.


Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work or study in the healthcare and/or science profession.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Science and Environment
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Laboratory Technology

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Standard Micro-Credential Structure

4 hours
  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Short Course, students will gain an understanding of the following concepts in chemistry:

  1. Matter
  2. Elements and atoms
  3. Molecules
  4. Bonding
  5. Measurements in chemistry
  6. Electrolytes
  7. Acids and Bases
  8. Oxidation and reduction reactions
  9. Organic chemistry.

No assessment.

Where and when can I start?

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