CHM1011 Chemistry 1 (Monash University): rated 3.5/5 overall, difficulty 4.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 3.0/5 across 61 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
CHM1011 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 化学1
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
CHM1011 has 61 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 · usefulness 3.5 · difficulty 4.0 · would-recommend 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by Monash students on Monash Wall (2.3/5 overall); 30 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "As a chem graduate, I remember the quantum physics part of CHM1011 giving me an existential crisis as well. If it makes it less intimidating, remember that you'll be given a formula sheet on the exam containing all formulas you'll need (including the quantum mechanic ones), so y…"
On Reddit: "Former CHM1011 PASS Leader here. Week 2 content is not as hard as people make it out to be. People are overwhelmed because you are introduced to new concepts you haven't heard of before, but if you review the tutorial questions you can identify what content you actually need to …"
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Q: Is CHM1011 hard?
A: Students rate CHM1011's difficulty 4.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is CHM1011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 61 reviews: would-recommend 3.0/5, usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHM1011, and when is it offered?
A: CHM1011 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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