Master of Science in chemistry is a 2-year postgraduate program in chemistry that deals with the study of organic, inorganic, Analytical, and Physical Chemistry. By studying this discipline, the students will understand the composition, behaviour, structure and properties of matter. It also involves the physical and chemical properties of atoms, molecules and the practical method for creating the chemical structure.
- M.Sc. Chemistry will be studied either as a regular course or as a distance program.
- Duration of the Distance course will be varied from 2 to 5 years
- The students who want to join M.Sc. Chemistry should have the patience and attention to understand the concepts of the subject matter,
- Analytical, scientific, observation, research skills are necessary for the candidates.
- Spirit of teamwork is essential to understand the ideas and concepts of other team members while doing research work or project.
- After completing the course, the students can either go for higher education programs or can find their career by selecting any profession.
- There are various job opportunities for the postgraduates in Chemistry in both the public and private sectors.
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Highlights of the Course
| Degree | Masters |
| Duration | 2 Years. |
| Age | No age limit |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Employment Areas | Colleges and UniversityMedical LabsHospitals |
| Job types | Chemistry Researcher, Chemist, Clinical Research Specialist, Lecturer |
Type of Course
The M.Sc. Chemistry is a postgraduate program in Chemistry.
Duration of the Course
Duration of the program is 2-years with four semesters.
Eligibility of the Course
- The students should pass graduation with an aggregate mark of 50% in Chemistry as a major subject from any recognised university or colleges.
- There is no age limit for joining the course.
- Some colleges or universities may conduct entrance examination for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Course
| SEMESTERS | TOPICS |
| Semester I | Inorganic Chains, Rings, and ClustersGroup theory and Quantum ChemistryStereochemistry and Reaction MechanismAnalytical ChemistryInorganic SemimicroPhysical Chemistry Experiments Lab |
| Semester II | Synthetic Strategies and Pericyclic ReactionsThermodynamics and EquilibriaSpectroscopic Methods in ChemistrySolid State Chemistry and Materials ScienceQualitative Analysis LabInorganic Quantitative Analysis Lab |
| Semester III | Bioinorganic and Organometallic ChemistryCoordination ChemistryBioorganic and HeterocyclicSpectroscopic Identification of MoleculesElectrochemistryOrganic Quantitative Analysis LabOrganic Qualitative Analysis LabMedicinal ChemistryInstrumental Methods of Analysis Lab |
| Semester IV | Chemistry of BiomoleculesKineticsPhotochemistryIndustrial CatalysisGreen ChemistryPolymer ScienceSurface Science and Coating TechnologyBioanalytical ChemistryNano-Chemistry and Technology |
Career Prospects of M.Sc. Chemistry
The students who are interested in pursuing an in-depth knowledge in chemistry can go for higher studies and can also research in the same discipline.
Higher Education Programs
- M.Phil
- PhD
Employment Areas
- Colleges and University
- Hospitals
- Medical Labs
Job Type
- The postgraduates in Chemistry can work as a Clinical Research Associate who has to collect and organise data obtained through the surveys and studies conducted in biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields.
- They postgraduates can work as a Toxicologists where they have to identify the toxins in chemicals and biological substances and thereby assess the risks and harms involved in it.
- Pharmaceutical Sales Executive who serves as a mediator between customers and pharmaceutical companies.
- The aspirants can also find their career as a Chemist where they have to analyse the reactions in chemicals, development of various drugs, cosmetics and daily products.
- After completing the higher education programs can apply for working as a Lecturer and Professor.
The other job types are as follows:
- Research Manager
- Operations manager
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory assistant
- Production supervisor
- Lab technologist
- Warehouse supervisor
- Production supervisor
- Senior research associate
The main recruiters are:
- Bodal Chemical Ltd.,
- Camlin Fine Sciences,
- Tata Chemicals
- Oriental Carbon and Chemicals
- Dettol Ltd
Similar study options
- M.Sc (Organic Chemistry)
- M.Sc (Biochemistry)
- M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry)