CHEM1041 Higher Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds and Life (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 8 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
CHEM1041 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 高等化学1B：元素、化合物与生命
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
CHEM1041 covers a range of fundamental concepts that can be used to explain phenomena in chemistry, biology, medicine and material sciences. Students who have completed Chemistry 1A previously will build on their skills to explore topics such as kinetics, structure determination, stereochemistry, transition metal chemistry, and the study of organic chemical reactions and mechanisms.
CHEM1041 has 8 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "I did CHEM1041 which is the higher version of it a year or so ago, but 1021 is still fairly similar. In terms of the course it's really important you go to the tutorials because they don't publish any answers for the tutorial questions I would say the kinetics and inorganic sect…"
On Reddit: "I actually got a much lower result in CHEM1041 (it was pretty much the same course as 1021 afaik) than in the prerequisite, but that was more for a lack of trying. Just do the tut questions, and keep on top of your shit. The exam is a great deal easier next time round—I found th…"
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Q: Is CHEM1041 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 8 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1041, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1041 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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