Chemistry is called the science of matter. It deals with atoms and the interaction of an atom with other atoms. Chemistry combines physics with other natural sciences like geology and biology. And so chemistry is also called as “the central science’. Many under graduate and post graduate level courses are available in chemistry.

Specialization in chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Material Chemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry

Different Chemistry Courses offered in India

Various under graduate and post graduate level courses offered in chemistry and related subjects are listed below.

Under graduate courses in Chemistry

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Methods in Chemistry & Bio-Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in (Hons) (Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science + Masters of Science in Chemistry
• Post Graduate courses in Chemistry
• Master of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry
• Master of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry
• Master of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Master of Philosophy in Geo engineering
• Master of Philosophy in Industrial Chemistry
• Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Drug Chemistry
• Master of Science in (Hons) Chemistry
• Master of Science in Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Master of Science in Physical & Materials Chemistry
• Research courses in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electro Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Ion Exchange
• Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science & Polymer Composites

Top colleges in India offering chemistry courses are:

• Indian Institute of Technology
• Amity University
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
• Meenakshi College for Women
• Ethiraj College for Women
• Dr.Ambedkar Govt.Arts College Chennai
• Quaid-e-Millath Government College for Women
• Sri Venkateswara College
• St. Stephen’s College
• Motilal Nehru College
• Zakir Husain College
• Shivaji College
• Rajdhani College
• Daulat Ram College
• Hindu College
• Hans Raj College
• Ramjas College
• Miranda House College
• Maitreyi College
• Gargi College
• Dyal Singh College
• Deshbandhu College
• KMC Delhi

Eligibility Criteria for higher studies in Chemistry

Candidates who have cleared their higher secondary level of education in science with chemistry and mathematics are eligible for graduate level course in chemistry. The candidates should score a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in order to get admitted for the courses.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields are eligible to study post graduate level courses in chemistry.