The Faculty of Science

THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

MSC CHEMISTRY (11MSCC)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The M.Sc. programme in the Department of Chemistry is open to all BSc graduates with Chemistry as one of their majors. The admission to the M.Sc. programme of the holders of the B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree is not automatic. The applicants will be accepted on the basis of their undergraduate record. An average mark of 60% is required. The course normally extends over a minimum period of two years for full-time students.

DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the M.Sc. in Chemistry is two (2) years for full-time students and three (3) years for part-time students. Relevant committees may grant an extension of registration up to six (6) months beyond the stipulated period if valid reasons are advanced.

CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the M.Sc. Chemistry consists of coursework and the writing of a research thesis. Refer to the Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of study in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

Students opting for a major in Statistics must take all of the following modules:

YEAR 1

SEMESTER	MODULE	CODE	PRE-REQUISITES
1	Advanced English For Academic Purposes	ULAE5519	Must be a Masters or PHD student
1	Professional Communication	SCHM5981	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Analytical and InstrumentalMethods	SCHM5911	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Organic Chemistry	SCHM5931	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	SCHM5951	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Physical Chemistry	SCHM5971	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Biochemistryand Biotechnology	SCHB5911	Department entry requirements
1	Advanced Industrial Chemistry	SCHI5931	Department entry requirements

SEMESTER	MODULE	CODE	PRE-REQUISITES
2	Research Methodology and Project Proposal	SCHM5982	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry	SCHM5912	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Organic Chemistry	SCHM5932	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry	SCHM5952	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Physical Chemistry	SCHM5972	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Biotechnology	SCHB5932	Department entry requirements
2	Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry	SCHI5932	Department entry requirements

YEAR 2

SEMESTER	MODULE NAME	CODE	PRE-REQUISITES
1 & 2	M.Sc. Thesis	SCHM5900	Passed ALL first year modules