The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) collaborates with higher education institutions to elevate the quality and professionalism of their chemical science programs. This partnership is designed to guarantee that students emerge with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as practicing chemists.

The RACI accreditation process is firmly grounded in the Threshold Learning Outcomes (TLOs) for chemistry, which serve as the foundation for evaluating academic programs. These standards outline the core knowledge, skills, and competencies that graduates of accredited chemistry programs are expected to achieve. Developed through extensive consultation with educators and industry professionals, the TLOs ensure a consistent and high-quality learning experience across institutions. They are closely aligned with the Learning and Teaching Academic Standards Statement for Science, published by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC), which provides a nationally recognised benchmark for science education in Australia. By aligning accreditation with these standards, the RACI ensures that accredited programs reflect both academic rigor and relevance to the broader scientific and professional landscape.

 

Chemistry Academic Standards Statement

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Advantage of accreditation


The RACI accreditation process is aligned with TESQA standards. The TESQA standards method provides an avenue of bench marking against other universities.

Degree programs are being reviewed by external experts who can give un-biased feedback. Feedback is provided on the structure of the program, how it meets the minimum threshold targets and where improvements can be made.

The accreditation cycle measures how the programs are improving over time. RACI accreditation guides chemistry educators on the learning outcomes to be attained. If a student is transferring from an institution that runs an RACI accredited course, both students and teaching staff can have confidence in the educational achievements of students. 

Universities can use accreditations to seek increased funding enabling them to deliver better teaching and learning outcomes.

Step 1: Nomination. Complete the Pre-Accreditation Nomination Form to start the process.

Step 2: Confirm Visit. Select suitable dates for the visit and we will confirm with our assessors.

Step 3: Pre-accreditation Surveys. Fill out tailored surveys about your degree programs.

Step 4: Site Visit. Plan a 2-3 day visit for meetings and assessments.

Step 5: Reporting. Receive feedback and a comprehensive report after the visit.

Step 6: Approval. The Board reviews and notifies you of accreditation status.

Our Accreditation Team is dedicated to providing assistance every step of the way. We're here to ensure your accreditation process is smooth and successful.

Email us at accreditation@raci.org.au to find out more.

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