Master of Science in Chemistry (MSc Chemistry) is a 2-year, four-semester program by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology.
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The candidate who have passed B. Sc. Degree with major in chemistry from TribhuvanUniversity or have received equivalent degree with chemistry as major from anotheruniversity recognized by Tribhuvan University shall be considered eligible to apply foradmission to M. Sc. Chemistry.
Admission Criteria:
An applicant seeking admission to M. Sc. Chemistry must appear in an EntranceExamination of two hours duration conducted by the Institute of Science andTechnology, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University. The applicant whofails to appear in the Entrance Examination or to obtain a minimum qualifying score willnot be given admission.
A merit list of the qualified applicants will be prepared on thebasis of marks obtained by them in the entrance examination. Admission of the studentswill be based strictly on the merit list and on the enrollment capacity of the CentralDepartment of Chemistry and other Campuses.
Semester | Course Title (Course Code) | Credit hours | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
First | Inorganic Chemistry (CHE-501) | 4 | |
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (CHE-502) | 2 | ||
Physical Chemistry (CHE-503) | 4 | ||
Physical Chemistry Practical (CHE-504) | 2 | ||
Organic Chemistry (CHE-505) | 4 | ||
Organic Chemistry Practical (CHE-506) | 2 | 18 |
Semester | Course Title (Course Code) | Credit hours | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Second | Inorganic Chemistry (CHE-551) | 4 | |
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (CHE-552) | 2 | ||
Physical Chemistry (CHE-553) | 4 | ||
Physical Chemistry Practical (CHE-554) | 2 | ||
Organic Chemistry (CHE-555) | 4 | ||
Organic Chemistry Practical (CHE-556) | 2 | ||
Research Methodology in Chemistry (CHE-557a) | 2 | ||
Term Paper in Chemistry (CHE-557b) | 1 | 21 |
Semester | Course Title (Course Code) | Credit hours | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Third | Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Reaction Mechanism, Techniques, and Inorganic Polymers (CHE-601) | 4 | |
Physical Chemistry Quantum Chemistry and Statistical Mechanics (CHE-604) | 4 | ||
Organic Chemistry Organic Synthesis (CHE-607) | 4 | ||
Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (CHE-602) | |||
Advanced Solid State Chemistry (CHE-605) | |||
Organic Reaction Mechanism (CHE-608) | |||
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (CHE-603a) | 5 | ||
Physical Chemistry Practical (CHE-606a) | |||
Organic Chemistry Practical (CHE-609a) | |||
Inorganic Chemistry Seminar (CHE-603b) | 1 | ||
Physical Chemistry Seminar (CHE-606b) | |||
Organic Chemistry Seminar (CHE-609b) | |||
Elective papers (CHE-610-to-CHE-615) | 3 | 17 |
Semester | Course Title (Course Code) | Credit hours |
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Fourth | Inorganic Chemistry Bio-Inorganic Chemistry (CHE-651) | 4 |
Physical Chemistry Advanced Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science (CHE-655) | ||
Organic Chemistry Organic Stereochemistry (CHE-659) | ||
Structure and Bonding in Complexes (CHE-652) | 4 | |
Molecular Spectroscopy (CHE-656) | ||
Organic Spectroscopy (CHE-660) | ||
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (CHE-653) | 6 | |
OR Inorganic Chemistry Dissertation (CHE-654) | ||
Physical Chemistry Practical (CHE-657) | 6 | |
OR Physical Chemistry Dissertation (CHE-658) | ||
Organic Chemistry Practical (CHE-661) | 6 | |
OR Organic Chemistry Dissertation (CHE-662) |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Gain advanced knowledge of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry
Conduct laboratory experiments and chemical analysis
Understand chemical reactions and mechanisms
Use modern instruments and analytical techniques
Apply spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry
Study materials, polymers, and industrial chemistry
Solve chemical problems using theoretical and practical approaches
Conduct independent research and write reports
Ensure safety and environmental compliance in labs
Prepare for careers in research, teaching, and chemical industries
The entire Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Chemistry is divided into four semesters (Two semesters/year) in two academic years. A two-year (four semesters) Master’s Degree under the semester system is equivalent to a total of 70 credit hours, and according to which a student must complete 70 credit hours of courses to earn a Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
There will be 15 working weeks in a semester. A regular student is required to take 15-21 credit hours per regular semester. The program will offer mandatory theory courses, advanced theory courses, elective courses, practical courses, and optional thesis work in chemistry. Throughout the semester, the program will follow a theory class (lecture) of 1 hour per week per credit hour. Six hours per week are allotted for the laboratory course carrying 2 credit hours, 15 hours per week are allotted for the laboratory course carrying 5 credit hours, and 18 hours per week are allotted for the dissertation and laboratory courses carrying 6 credit hours. There will be a separate course number for each individual course.
The first two semesters offer core courses in inorganic/physical/organic chemistry, each of which is equivalent to four credit hours (each group carries one credit hour), practical courses equivalent to 6 credit hours, 2 credit hours of research methodology in chemistry course, and 1 credit hour of term paper. The third semester offers the opportunity to choose/specialize in one discipline out of three inorganic/physical/organic chemistry with an elective course. The theory and practical courses, except for an elective paper, are 4 credit hours and 5 credit hours, respectively. An elective paper is 3 credit hours. A seminar of 1 credit hour will be held in the third semester, and the work workload for the seminar will be as per the practical course.
In the fourth semester, there will be two advanced courses of 4 credit hours in each discipline and a practical course or thesis of 6 credit hours.
