CHEM1912 Chemistry 1B (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 2.5/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHEM1912 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 化学1B（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Chemistry transforms the way we live. It provides the basis for understanding biological, geological and atmospheric processes, how medicines work, the properties of materials and substances, how beer is brewed, and for obtaining forensic evidence.
CHEM1912 has 6 scored reviews: overall 2.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.5/5).
On Reddit: "Life's gonna be very hard for you. Take the regular stream for your units if you want to do 30cp and get the marks you want, because MATH1962 and CHEM1912 have massive workloads. It's nearly impossible to get 90+ in all the subjects you stated AND do 30cp. This is advice coming …"
On Reddit: "The main difference is that you have a different set of practicals in 1912, and the content you learn is a little more advanced than what you would learn in 1112 (same concepts, just more in depth). The only benefits I can see of doing the advanced unit is that it looks better o…"
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Q: Is CHEM1912 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: overall 2.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1912, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1912 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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