CHEM1991 Chemistry 1A (Special Studies Program) (University of Sydney): rated 3.6/5 overall across 13 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHEM1991 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1A（特殊研究项目）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Chemistry describes how and why things happen from a molecular perspective. Chemistry underpins all aspects of the natural and physical world, and provides the basis for new technologies and advances in the life, medical and physical sciences, engineering, and industrial processes.
CHEM1991 has 13 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars); 12 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).
On Reddit: "If you have a good memory I’d say languages are easy. If you’re good at bio then bio is easy, if you’re good at maths then maths is easy, if you’re good at chem then chem is easy… I haven’t done stuff like history/literature/gender studies but if you’re interested in them and go…"
On Reddit: "It's just harder content and exams, not necessarily more work but harder tute questions etc. Idk but from personal experience I do better in the advanced /ssp unit compared to the normal unit. Would recommend them (or the Chemistry one at least) if you have the option :)"
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Q: Is CHEM1991 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 13 reviews: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1991, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1991 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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