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Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Offered by: University of Malaya (UM)
Exam BodyInternal Degree, Malaysia
Course Duration7 Sem
Part Time/Full TimeFull Time
Fees1030/sem
FacultyFaculty of Science
Conducted entirely in MalaysiaYes
Awarding CountryMalaysia
Level of StudyBachelor's Degree Level
Field of StudyScience (Life Science/Physical Science/Applied Science)
Stream RequirementsScience Stream
Course Description

The Department of Chemistry is the first Institution of higher learning in Malaysia to receive the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, UK accreditation for its BSc (Chemistry) and BSc (Applied Chemistry) programme since August 2012. One of the objective of the Department is to provide a centre of excellence in chemical education and research in Malaysia. Student from the department are trained to develop their critical, creative and innovative thinking. The Department is proud to produce graduates who are highly regarded and much sought after in the work force market. 

 

 

Curriculum
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) SESSION 2016/2017
(124 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 CREDITS)
COURSE CODE  COURSE NAME  CREDIT
GLTXXXX English Language Communication  6
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilisation  2
GIG1002/ 1006 Ethnic Relation/ Introduction to Malaysia  2
GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture  2
GIG1004 Information Literacy  2
GIG1005 Social Engagement  2
GKN/GKR/ GKV Co-Curriculum  2
GIA-GIW External Faculty Elective Courses (KELF)  2
2. FACULTY CORE COURSE (8 Credits) [TF]
COURSE CODE  COURSE NAME  CREDIT
SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies  3
SIX1002 Ethics and Safety  2
SIX1004 Statistics  3
3. PROGRAM CORE COURSES (96 CREDITS)

(I) DEPARTMENTAL CORE COURSES (64 CREDITS)[TP]

LEVEL 1 (17 Credits)
COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
PRE-REQUISITE (S)
CREDIT
SIC1001 Principles Chemistry  
2
SIC1002 Inorganic Chemistry l  
4*
SIC1003 Organic Chemistry I  
4*
SIC1004 Physical Chemistry I  
4*
SIC1005 Basic Mathematics for Chemistry  
3
LEVEL 2 (25 Credits)
SIC2001 Inorganic Chemistry II SIC1001 and SIC1002
4*
SIC2002 Organic Chemistry II SIC1001 and SIC1003 
This course is taken together with SIC2007 and SIC2008
4*
SIC2003 Physical Chemistry ll SIC1001, SIC1004 and SIC1005
4*
SIC2004 Analytical Chemistry l SIC1001 and SIC1002
3*
SIC2005 Polymer Chemistry SIC1003 and SIC1004
3*
SIC2006 Molecular Spectroscopy SIC1001, SIC1004 and SIC1005
3
SIC2007 Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry SIC1003
This course is taken together with SIC2002
2
SIC2008 Biomolecules SIC1003
This course is taken together with SIC2002
2
LEVEL 3 (22 Credits)
SIC3001 Inorganic Chemistry III SIC2001
4*
SIC3002 Organic Chemistry III SIC2002
4*
SIC3003 Physical Chemistry III SIC2003
4*
SIC3004 Project** SIC3001, SIC3002, SIC3003
10
(II) DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES COURSES (25 CREDITS)[EP]
LEVEL 2 (8 Credits)
SIC2009 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry SIC1002 and SIC1003
3
SIC2010 Heterocyclic Chemistry SIC1003
2
SIC2011 General Industrial Chemistry SIC1001
2
SIC2012 Nuclear Chemistry SIC1001 and SIC1002
2
SIC2013 Solid State Chemistry SIC1002 and SIC1004
2
SIC2014 Basic Colloid Chemistry SIC1004
2
SIC2015 Electrochemistry SIC1004
2
LEVEL 3 (17 Credits)
SIC3005 Advanced Environmental Chemistry SIC2004 and SIC2009
3*
SIC3006 Analytical Chemistry II SIC2004
3*
SIC3007 Electrosynthesis SIC2015
2
SIC3008 Biosynthesis SIC2002
2
SIC3009 Natural Product Chemistry SIC2002
2
SIC3010 Organic Synthesis SIC2002
2
SIC3011 Mechanistic Organic Chemistry SIC2002
2
SIC3012 Physical Organic Chemistry SIC2002
2
SIC3013 Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy SIC2002
2
SIC3014 Polymer Chemistry ll SCES2220
3*
SIC3015 Computational Chemistry SIC2003 and SIC2006
3*
SIC3016 Catalysis SIC2005
2
SIC3017 Composite Materials SIC2003
2
SIC3018 Special Topics in Chemistry SIC2001, SIC2002 and SIC2003
2
SIC3019 Advanced Quantum Chemistry SIC2003
2
Note:
* With practical component.
(III) FACULTY ELECTIVES COURSES (7 CREDIT)[EF]
*Courses offered by Institutes/Departments in Faculty of Science.

(Please refer Faculty Electives Coursesother than the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science.
Entry Requirements

PROGRAM

KELAYAKAN

STPM
(Tahun Semasa)

MATRIKULASI / ASASI

STAM

DIPLOMA

KELAYAKAN LAIN

 

MS12
Sarjana Muda Sains Kimia
(7 Semester)

 

Lulus STPM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

dan

 

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) pada peringkat STPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Chemistry; dan

 

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics T

 

 

dan

 

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam MUET






Lulus Matrikulasi/Asasi dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

dan

 

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (3.00) pada peringkat Matrikulasi/Asasi dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry; dan

 

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Biology
  • Physics/Engineering Physics
  • Mathematics

 

dan

 

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam MUET



 

 

 

 

Tidak Ditawarkan

Memiliki Diploma dari Universiti Awam atau institusi lain yang diktiraf

oleh kerajaan Malaysia dan Senat Universiti dalam bidang yang sesuai dengan program yang dipohon dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

 

atau

 

Lulus STPM bukan tahun semasa dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00 dan memenuhi syarat keperluan khas program seperti berikut:

 

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) pada peringkat STPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Chemistry; dan

 

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics T

atau

Lulus Matrikulasi/Asasi bukan tahun semasa

dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00 dan memenuhi syarat keperluan khas program seperti berikut:

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) pada peringkat Matrikulasi/Asasi dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry; dan

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Biology
  • Physics/Engineering Physics
  • Mathematics

dan

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam MUET




 

Mempunyai kelayakan GCE A-Level dengan mendapat sekurang-

kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Chemistry; dan

     

    Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:  

     

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Mathematics

     

    atau

     

    Mempunyai International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma yang diiktiraf dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 30 mata dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya gred 5 Higher Level dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Chemistry; dan

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

 

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Mathematics

atau

Memiliki kelayakan Australian Matriculation

Programme (AUSMAT) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)  sebanyak 80 peratus dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 16 mata (High Achievement) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Chemistry; dan

     

    Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Chemistry; dan
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

     

    atau

     

    Memiliki kelayakan American Degree Foundation Program (ADFP) dalam bidang Sains Tulen dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00 dan sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

Satu (1) daripada mana-mana mata pelajaran berikut:

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

dan

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam MUET

atau

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 4 IELTS

atau

Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 437-473 (PBT)/123-150 (CBT)/ 41-52 (IBT) TOEFL





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Intake Months

February / September each year

Career Prospects

Courses offered by the department meet the current requirements to accommodate job and career advancement. Chemistry is recognised as a professional field by Malaysian Institute of Chemistry and to date, our chemistry graduates have filled the job market in both public and private sectors. Job opportunities are available in basic research and development areas in research institutions such as FRIM, SIRIM, MARDI, PETRONAS, MPOB and IMR. In addition, graduates are employed in the teaching profession in schools, colleges and universities. Career opportunities are also available in the chemical and manufacturing industries, oil and gas industries, petrochemicals, energy and fuel industries, polymer and materials, electronics, sales and marketing, and new growth areas of green and sustainable technologies.

All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.


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