MSc in Applied Organic Chemistry

This M.Sc. programme has 30 credits from the two parts, Part A (coursework) and Part B (research). The coursework component consists of theory and laboratory work. This M.Sc. will consist of two 2-credit courses and four 3-credit courses. Two theory courses are offered via e-learning mode. One credit is equivalent to fifteen hours of instruction. Laboratory work will amounts to 6 credits. Thirty hours of work is considered one credit in laboratory work. The total coursework component consists of 22 credits.

To proceed to the research component (Part B) students should achieve 2.5 GPA in Part A.

The research component is 8 credits. Students are required to carry out research at an academic, industrial, research institution where the necessary facilities are available. The title of the research project, place where the research work will be carried out, and the supervisor/s will be approved by the Faculty Board prior to commencement of research.

The duration of the programme is 18-24 months. Course work will be conducted in the first year of the course over 2 semesters of 20 weeks each. The courses are offered during Fridays and Saturdays.

The research component will be of 8 months duration. In carrying out the research project continuous attendance during regular working hours is necessary to complete the work with in 8 months.

Theory courses offered in Part A

1. MOC 5001: Advanced Organic Chemistry
2. MOC 5002: Chromatography and Spectroscopy
3. MOC 5003: Medicinal Chemistry
4. MOC 5004: Natural Product Chemistry
5. MOC 5005: Enzymes in Industry
6. MOC 5006: Optional Topics (conducted by experts from Industry)