About the School
The School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences has a proud tradition of excellence in research and teaching.
Flinders University physics is known for outstanding contributions to the fields of atomic, molecular, plasma and nuclear physics.
The high reputation enjoyed by its chemistry staff is based on leading research in molecular synthesis, molecular dynamics, physical organic chemistry and surface science. Flinders meteorologists were instrumental in establishing Airborne Research Australia, one of the world's leading facilities for atmospheric measurements.
Its oceanographers designed and initiated the National Tidal Centre, now located with the Bureau of Meteorology.
Today's teaching and research programmes benefit from this tradition while responding
to new developments and needs. Nanotechnology has become one of the foci within
the chemistry and physics groups. The chemistry group also has strong links
with Forensic
Science, South Australia,
and is developing leading research programs in forensic and analytical chemistry.
The School's hydrology group is associated with Australia's
Centre for Groundwater Studies and maintains the Centre's national office.
Oceanography staff are involved in collaborative studies with the South
Australian Research and Development Institute (Aquatic Sciences) and in
international climate research through the Tropical
Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment and other projects.
Staff from the School have won major teaching awards, including the Australian
Award for University Teaching.
The School now offers undergraduate degree programs, majors and opportunities for postgraduate research in
- Physics (Bachelor of Science major)
- Nanotechnology (Bachelor of Science Honours)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Science major)
- Medicinal Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)
Forensic and Analytical Chemistry (Bachelor
of Technology)
- Environmental Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources (Bachelor of Science major)
- Ocean and Climate Science (Bachelor of Science major)
- Earth Sciences (Bachelor of Science major)
It offers higher degrees (MSc and PhD) in all of these areas.
Students interested in graduate studies should consult the School's
research pages for an overview of the School's research activities.
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