CHEM1832 Chemistry for Health Sciences (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
CHEM1832 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: 健康科学化学
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course builds on an elementary knowledge of chemistry (equivalent to one year of high school chemistry, such as Year 11 chemistry, or CHEM1001 at UNSW) to explore the structures of atoms which leads to an understanding of the periodic trends in the properties of the elements. This knowledge is applied to understanding chemical bonding and intermolecular forces which together are responsible for determining the properties of diverse materials including drug molecules.
CHEM1832 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "yes chem1832 is just chem1a (chem1011) but easier and more relevant for health sciences students, with certain topics taken out. they are more or less exactly the same but its best to try to get into chem1832."
On Reddit: "It’s a bit of both. But I’d probably say more HSC with acid bases and whatnot. So probably focus on reviewing year 12. You can come to the oweek for pharmacy (I’m assuming you’re doing that?) on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for some info from students if you want."
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Q: Is CHEM1832 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1832, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1832 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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