Chemistry is the science of matter, particularly not only its chemical reactions, but also its composition, properties and structure. This subject of science is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms and specifically with the properties of chemical bonds. This branch of science is sometimes referred to as the central science since it connects natural sciences like biology and geology and physics.

Even though, chemistry can be referred to as a branch of physical science, it is district from physics. Master of Science in Chemistry is a two-year PG course that is offered by many prominent institutions in India of which some of government institutions and some are functioning under private ownership. The names of government colleges M. Sc Chemistry course in India are given below:

• National Institute of Technology, Agartala

• National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

• National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

• National Institute of Technology, Warangal

• National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

• National Institute of Technology, Roorkela

• National Institute of Technology, Silchar

• National Institute of Technology, Trichy

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

• Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

• Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad

• Kirori Mal College, Delhi

• Hans Raj College, Delhi

• Government Degree College for Men, Andhra Pradesh

Eligibility requirement for seeking admission to the M. Sc Chemistry course:

For seeking admission to the Master of Science in Chemistry course, candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Science with chemistry major and some institutions require that candidates must have studied mathematics as a subject at the higher secondary level.

Admission Procedure:

As far as IITs are concerned, admission of students to the M. Sc Chemistry course is done based on the merit secured by candidates in Joint Admission Test called as JAM or Joint Admission Test to M. Sc conducted by IITs. Other institutes normally offer admission to the students based on the merit secured by candidates in the qualifying examination.

Higher studies after M. Sc Chemistry:

After successful completion of M. Sc Chemistry course, candidates can go for Ph. D in chemistry and this can improve their chance of employability in research institutions and colleges and universities. Even these candidates can go for B. Ed after their M. Sc Chemistry, which can improve their chances of getting employment opportunities as teachers in high schools for chemistry subjects.

Career Prospects after M. Sc Chemistry:

M. Sc Chemistry is a course that can improve the job prospects for candidates not only in private sector organizations, but in government organizations as well. Even these candidates can find employment opportunities abroad. Pharmaceutical sector is one of the prominent area in which M. Sc Chemistry graduates can find job opportunities. Even these candidates can find job opportunities in chemical and petroleum industries and teaching is another employment area in which these candidates can enter.

Therefore, taking up M. Sc Chemistry after completion of B. Sc chemistry would be a good option for candidates.