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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.Sc. CHEM) – Reviewed Curriculum

August 29, 20262 min read

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry programme is designed to equip students with a strong 271 foundation in the core areas of chemistry analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry while also offering practical laboratory skills, critical thinking, and research competence. The programme aims to produce graduates who are capable of applying their knowledge in academic, industrial, and research settings to address national and global challenges. Emphasis is placed on theoretical understanding, hands-on experience, and problem-solving, to meet the growing demands of industries, academia, and other stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the principles of chemistry to their everyday lives and in professional fields.
  • Solve problems and critically evaluate information with respect to chemistry issues.
  • Effectively communicate scientific ideas and the results of scientific inquiry.
  • Properly use chemical instrumentation to conduct inquiries in composition, structure and reactivity.
  • Design scientific experiments, interpret experimental results, and draw reasonable conclusions from those results.
  • Effectively use ICT knowledge and other soft skill attained in daily life.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 1101 Organic Chemistry Core 9
CH 1102 Basic Analytical Chemistry Core 9
CH 1103 Chemistry Practical I Core 6
CH 1104 Mathematics for Chemists Core 9
CH 1105 Basic Inorganic Chemistry Core 9
CH 1106 Industrial Chemistry I – Basics Core 6
IT 111 Introduction to information technology Core 7.5
DS 102 Development Perspectives Core 6
LG 102 Communication skills Core 6

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 1201 Basics of Quality Control and Assurance Core 9
CH 1202 Methods for Chemical Separation Core 6
CH 1203 Chemistry Practical II Core 6
CH 1204 Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry Core 9
CH 1205 Food and Beverage Chemistry Core 9
CH 1206 Organic Chemistry II Core 9
CH 1209 In-house Practical Training Core 9
CP 110 Principles of programming Core 9

Year 2

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 2101 Applied Quality Control and Assurance Core 9
CH 2102 Chemical Thermodynamics Core 9
CH 2103 Chemistry Practicals III Core 6
CH 2104 Forensic Toxicology Core 9
CH 2105 Food and Beverage Industries Operations Core 6
CH 2106 Industrial Chemistry II – Applied Core 9
CH 2107 Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design Core 9
CH 2108 Green Chemistry Core 9

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 2201 Organometallic and Catalysis Chemistry Core 9
CH 2202 Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis Core 9
CH 2203 Chemistry Practicals IV Core 6
CH 2204 Introduction to Research Methodology Core 9
CH 2205 Organic Synthesis and Reaction Mechanism Core 9
CH 2206 Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection Core Other 9
CH 2207 Polymer Chemistry Elective 9
CH 2208 Solid State Chemistry Elective 9

Year 3

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 3100 Chemistry Project Core 9
CH 3101 Organic Spectroscopy Core 9
CH 3102 Surface and Colloid Chemistry Core 9
CH 3103 Chemistry Practicals V Core 6
CH 3104 Introduction to Computational Chemistry Core 9
CH 3106 Materials Science Elective 9
CH 3109 Practical Training I Core 15

Unassigned

Code Course Title Status Credits
CH 3201 Quantum Chemistry Core 9
CH 3202 Professional Quality Control and Assurance Core 9
CH 3203 Fundamentals of Microbiology and Biotechnology Core 9
CH 3204 Applied Biochemistry Core 9
CH 3205 Chemistry Entrepreneurship Core 9
CH 3209 Practical training II Core 15
EM 310 Small business and entrepreneurship Core 9
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