The Chemistry Bridging Course is recommended and specifically designed for students entering the Master of Cultural Material Conservation program MC-CULMC, who lack a background in chemistry or wish to revise its basic concepts and practice. Students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry, required for the subject CUMC90033 Cultural Materials Conservation Science.
A foundational level of competence in chemistry is essential to the professional practice of cultural material conservation. Understanding basic scientific concepts and terminology allows conservators to better assess conservation problems, materials, treatments, and techniques. This knowledge also facilitates effective communication within the profession and with related disciplines .
Students will be immersed in chemistry theory and practice via lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, delivered on campus in a 1-week intensive format, and have the opportunity to form study groups and friendships prior to starting the master’s course. An online preparation package will be made available to students two weeks beforehand.
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Anyone interested in taking the Chemistry Bridging course should contact Dr Petronella Nel:
Dr Petronella Nel
Email: pnel@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6049
Enrol now
To ensure your place in the course, it is in your interest to complete the 2-step enrolment process as early as possible.
Step 1 – Submit an ‘enrolment application’ form to Dr Petronella Nel (due 26 January 2027).
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Step 2 – You will be contacted at a later date regarding how to make an e-cart payment (due 30 January 2027).
The next 1-week intensive Chemistry Bridging course will run in February 2028.