Department of Chemistry
BSc in Chemistry
Three for regular, five for extension and six for summer
In order to be admitted to the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Biology, a candidate must: have successfully completed the Preparatory Program or equivalent with pass mark in natural science; or have equivalent qualification as per the admission rules and regulations of the University and the Ministry of Education or have diploma in biology or other related biological disciplines from any accredited higher learning institutions.
In order to qualify for graduation, a candidate should take courses/modules equivalent to 180-182 ECTS, a minimum CGPA and MGPA of 2.00 and no “F” grade in any one of the courses.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program is designed to provide students with an excellent foundation in chemistry. It equips them with the necessary laboratory skills and scientific training needed in the competent practice of the chemistry profession. Chemistry Major deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed. Chemistry study the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change. The study of composition, properties, and transformations of matter with a focus on the understanding and manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular levels.
Carrier Direction
What they do: Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. On the job, you would:
- Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- Conduct quality control tests.
- Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Academic researcher
- Biotechnologist
- Higher education lecturer
- Marine biologist
- Microbiologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Nature conservation officer
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Secondary school teacher
- Soil scientist Teaching laboratory technician
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Anatomical pathology technologist
- Animal physiotherapist
- Clinical scientist, cardiac sciences
- Dental hygienist
- Dental technician
- Dental therapist
- Dentist
- Genetic counsellor
- Health improvement practitioner
- Medical science liaison
- Neuroscientist
- Physician associate
- Prosthetist/orthotist
- Science writer
- Sustainability consultant
- Veterinary nurse
- Zoologist
- A chemistry degree allows you to develop excellent laboratory techniques but as it overlaps with other degrees, it also gives you skills that are useful in the areas of biology and medicine, physics and engineering, and geology and earth science.
- Chemistry is also studied in an environmental and social context, so you can gain awareness of its ethical implications and issues relating to environmental impact and sustainability. As well as subject-specific knowledge, a chemistry degree also provides you with transferable skills, including: mathematical/numerical ability analysis and problem solving time management and organisation written and oral communication monitoring/maintaining records and data teamwork research and presentation IT and technology.
There are many different employers of chemistry graduates. Some are within the chemical and related industries, such as:
- Agrochemicals
- Metallurgical
- Petrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plastics and polymers
- Toiletries while others are in different sectors that have roles linked to chemistry, such as:
- The food and drink industry utilities and research health and medical organizations the government scientific research organizations and agencies. You could also be employed in schools, colleges and universities, as well as by computer software development companies, environment consultancies and water companies.
Courses
| Courses | Course Credit | Course ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| University Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Practical University Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | 5 |
| Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Inorganic Chemistry I | 1 | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 5 |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Organic Chemistry I | 1 | 2 |
| Practical Organic Chemistry II | 1 | 2 |
| Instrumental Analysis I | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Instrumental Analysis I | 1 | 2 |
| Instrumental Analysis II | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Instrumental Analysis II | 1 | 2 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 | 5 |
| Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Physical Chemistry I | 1 | 2 |
| Research Methodology and Scientific Writing | 2 | 3 |
| Inorganic Chemistry III | 4 | 7 |
| Practical Inorganic Chemistry II | 2 | 3 |
| Physical Organic Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Organic Chemistry III | 2 | 3 |
| Quantum Chemistry | 4 | 7 |
| Statistical Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Practical Physical Chemistry II | 1 | 2 |
| Industrial Chemistry I | 3 | 5 |
| Industrial Chemistry II | 3 | 5 |
| Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology | 3 | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Analysis of Real Samples | 2 | 3 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 2 | 3 |
| Agricultural Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Clinical Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Food Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Internship in Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | 5 |
| Industrial Safety and Quality Control | 2 | 3 |
| Green Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Chemical Instrumentation | 3 | 5 |
| Physical Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Synthetic Organic Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Current Topics in Chemistry | 2 | 3 |
| Student Project | 3 | 5 |
| Introduction to Computer Application | 3 | 5 |
| Calculus I for Chemists | 3 | 5 |
| Calculus II for Chemists | 3 | 5 |
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | 5 |
| Mechanics and Heat | 3 | 5 |
| Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 |
| Introductory Statistics | 3 | 5 |
| Communication English Skills | 3 | 5 |
| Basic Writing Skills | 3 | 5 |
| Civics and Ethics | 3 | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship and enterprise development | 3 | 5 |
| Introduction to Computer Application | 3 | 5 |
| Calculus I for Chemists | 3 | 5 |
| Calculus II for Chemists | 3 | 5 |
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | 5 |
| Mechanics and Heat | 3 | 5 |
| Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 |
| Introductory Statistics | 3 | 5 |