理学学士-化学

理学学士学位（BSc）是三年制本科学位，使每个学生都可以发展自己在理科（理科专业）和相关科目的兴趣。自古人将其用于酿造，化妆品，陶器，冶金和防腐处理以来，自从古代以来，化学就已经走了很长的路，学生可以灵活地将其主要学科与其他科学学科以及大学的其他学科相结合。炼金术士试图用化学方法找到生命的灵丹妙药，或将铅变成金。<br>今天，化学渗透到我们世界的各个方面。从生命本身到完整的地质结构，几乎所有事物都可以用化学术语表示，因为化学是物质科学。从元素和化合物以及原子和分子衍生的看似无限的物质构成了自然的基本框架，
Chemistry is the science of matter; it’s so fundamental it’s been called the central science. Studying Chemistry will help you develop an understanding of how the universe works. You’ll learn how to synthesise new chemicals that could have a profound effect on people’s lives. You could assist with the discovery of new drugs, agrichemicals and sources of energy, and gain a highly transportable and internationally recognised qualification in Chemistry. Studying Chemistry at Otago means you’ll acquire problem-solving skills within a chemical framework.<br>Careers involving chemistry are hugely varied and there’s been a shortage of chemistry graduates in New Zealand in recent years.<br>Qualified chemists work in industries involving chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, food, textiles and timber. These positions include areas such as research and development, quality control, marketing, sales or management. Chemists also play leading roles in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, water quality control, and in chemical, biochemical or medical research units. They are also sought after in central and local government agencies, to work on projects such as pollution monitoring, water purification and forensic work solving criminal cases.<br>Recent changes in environmental and occupational health and safety legislation have also resulted in jobs for chemistry graduates, both in the public sector and industry. Chemistry graduates are in continual demand for commerce-related positions, because employers recognise that people with a background in chemistry have been well trained to handle information and deal with complex concepts. These are qualities relevant throughout the workforce, in areas as diverse as finance, law, politics and sales. And there is ongoing demand for secondary science and chemistry teachers throughout New Zealand.