Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry

Course Overview

Chemistry is the study of the properties, the composition and structure of matter, the transformation of substances, and their corresponding energy changes. As a basic knowledge, chemistry is essential for students of biology, physic, geology,. engineering, biotechnology and many other subjects.

This programme is designed to increase students' theoretical knowledge and application of chemistry, and help them in developing various practical skills through experimental and instrumental techniques.

It covers the traditional sub-discipline of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. The programme aims to allow students to understand, analyse, practice and evaluate the knowledge and laboratory skills of a range of chemistry topics. It provides string training in practical methods, data analysis and problem solving related to chemistry.  

Achievement

The UTAR Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry is recognised by the following organisations:

• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Curriculum

Year 1

• Analytical Chemistry I 
• Ancillary Statistics 
• Basic Chemistry 
• Calculus and Algebra 
• Chemistry Laboratory I 
• Chemistry Laboratory II 
• Co-Curriculum 
• Digital Technologies and Applications​
   
• Elective I 
• English for Science 
• Introduction to Sociology​
   
• MPU1* 
• National Language/Other Language 
• Organic Chemistry I 
• Physical Chemistry I 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

Year 2

• Applied Spectroscopy 
• Colloid and Surface Chemistry 
• Elective III 
• Environmental Chemistry 
• Industrial Chemistry 
• Industrial Training 
• Main Group Elements, Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry​
• MPU1** 
• Organic Chemistry II 
• Polymer Chemistry​

Year 3

• Elective IV 
• Elective V 
• Food Chemistry 
• Green Chemistry 
• Natural Products Chemistry 
• Organometallic Chemistry 
• Physical Chemistry II​
   
• Project 

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

• Interpersonal Communication 
• Management Principles 
• Organisation and Human Resource 
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Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)

• Basic Professional Writing 
• General Physics 
• Public Speaking and Oral Presentation 
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Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)

• Entrepreneurship 
• Organisational Behaviour 

Elective V - Choose 1 course(s)

• Advanced Material Chemistry 
• Chemistry of Biomolecules 
• Introduction to Forensic Science 
• Nuclear Chemistry 
• Solid State and Nanochemistry 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
 

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
   
• Introduction to Korean
   
• Introduction to Tamil Language
   
• Introduction to Thai Language

• MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 
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  MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

   

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Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
   
• Community Project
   
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
   
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
   
• Managing Personal Finance
   
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
   
• Management of Sports Activity
• Music Performance
   
• Oral Communication
   
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
   
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
   
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
   
• Work Ethics and EQ

Entry Requirements

• UTAR Foundation Programme
• STPM: Grade C/C+ in 2 relevant subjects depending on the programs (except M.B.B.S. and Quantity Surveying)
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 or 3 relevant subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
• SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects (depending on programs)
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Foundation/Diploma in the relevant fields
• Other recognized equivalent qualifications

Career Prospects

• Chemist 
• Petrochemist 
• Research Chemist 
• QC Analyst 
• Application Support Chemist 
• Project Chemist/Senior Chemist

Study Abroad Pathway

No