Master of Science in Applied Chemistry is a post graduate program being offered at various colleges for students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry. This field has a great impact in today’s era and a lot of students are choosing this field as their career as well. This course mainly concerns with the study of various levels of application in the field of Chemistry. This program will get completed in 2 years. This course will deal with various levels of practical sessions apart from the theoretical sections. Master of Science in Applied Chemistry graduates can get career exposure to various career areas as well.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

• Master of Science in Applied Chemistry graduates has good employment opportunities in various sectors in our country and abroad.
• Certification courses in the field will help them to work in good reputed profiles in the research and development fields.
• Master of Science in Applied Chemistry graduates has good opportunities in the teaching field as well.

Some higher study options are also available for these graduates that will enable these people to reach heights in the field.

Eligibility required for Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

• Aspirants should hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry or its allied field to choose Master of Science in Applied Chemistry as a higher study option.
• At least 60% aggregate marks are needed in this level to apply for this course in top institutes.
• Minimum marks in the entrance tests are also needed for applying for this course in certain institutions.

Application Procedure of Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Application procedures will differ with various institutes. All relevant details regarding the admission process can be accessed via the official website of the concerned University’s or else Institute’s website. Fees structure and also the process of screening will also be available in these sites. A rank list will be published with regard to the marks in the qualifying test and also on the score in the entrance test. Specific number of seats will be available in every college and based on their position in the rank list.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

• Arignar Anna College
• Ideal Degree College
• Sacred Heart College
• Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
• Sree Narayana College for Women
• M. S. University of Baroda
• Maharaja’s College

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Semester 1

• Inorganic Chemistry-I
• Organic Chemistry-I
• Physical Chemistry-I
• Analytical Chemistry-I
• Inorganic Practical-I
• Organic Practical -I
• Physical Practical –I
• Analytical Chemistry -I

Semester 2

• Inorganic Chemistry-II
• Organic Chemistry-II
• Physical Chemistry-II
• Analytical Chemistry-II
• Inorganic Practical-II
• Organic Practical –II
• Physical Practical –II
• Analytical Chemistry -II

Semester 3

• Applied Inorganic Chemistry-I
• Applied Organic Chemistry-I
• Applied Physical Chemistry-I
• Applied Analytical Chemistry-I
• Applied Inorganic Practical-I
• Applied Organic Practical –I

Semester 4

• Applied Organic Chemistry-II
• Advanced Organic Chemistry-II
• Applied Inorganic Chemistry-II
• Applied Analytical Chemistry-II
• Applied Inorganic Practical-II
• Applied Organic Practical –II
• Dissertation & Viva Voce

Text Books on Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

• Principles of Structure and Reactivity by J. E. Huheey, E. A. Keiter, R. L. Keiter & O. K. Medhi
• Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Introduction to Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes by I. Prigogine
• Chemical Applications of Group Theory by F. A. Cotton
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd
• Inorganic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Organometallic Chemistry by R. C. Mehrotra & A. Singh
• Inorganic Chemistry by P. Atkins, T. Overton, J. Rourke, M. Weller & F. Armstrong
• Organic Chemistry the Easy Way by Bruce A. Hathaway Ph.D
• Entrance Chemistry / E1 by Bhakta
• Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry by D Williams & I. Fleming
• Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions by F Basolo & R. G. Pearson
• Chemical Kinetics by K. J. Laidler
• CHEMISTRY: A Complete Guide M.Sc. Entrance Examination by Dr. R. S. Arora
• Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by Banwell Colin and MC Cash Elaine
• Advanced Organic Chemistry by F. A. Carey & R. J. Sanburg
• Analytical chemistry: principles and techniques by Hargis L.G
• Plasma source mass spectrometry - New developments and applications by Holland J. G and S. D. Tanner
• Molecular Quantum Mechanics by P. W. Atkins
• Electro thermal atomization for analytical atomic spectrometry by Jackson K. W
• Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds by R.L. Shriner & R. C. Fuson
• Analytical chemistry: principles by Kennedy J.H
• Solid State Chemistry and its Applications by A. R. West
• X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry - New developments and applications by Jenkins R
• Analytical chemistry by Khoo S.B
• Infrared Vibration-Rotation Spectroscopy, From Free Radicals to the Infrared Sky, by Duxbury G
• Treatise on analytical chemistry by Kolthoff I.M. and Elving P.J
• M.Sc. Entrance Examination Chemistry by R. S. Arora
• Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy and Specrometry by John C Lindon
• Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics by Goodman & Gilman
• Chemical analysis by Rubinson K.A
• Inorganic Synthesis by G. W. Parshall
• Fundamentals of analytical chemistry by Skoog D.A., West D.M and Holler F.J
• Advances in ion exchange for industry and research by Skoog D.A., West D.M and Holler F.J
• Physical Methods in Chemistry by R. S. Drago
• Treatise on analytical chemistry by Winefordner J.D

Job and Career after Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Employment Areas

• Agricultural Research units
• Biotechnology organizations
• Chemical Industry
• Chemicals manufacturing firms
• Cosmetic Companies
• Colleges
• Universities
• Education Sector
• Engineering units
• Forensic Crime Research units
• Food Institutes
• Health Care Providers
• Heavy Chemical firms
• Hospitals
• Industrial Laboratories
• Indian Civil Services
• Laboratory
• Medical Research firms
• Manufacturing and Processing Firms
• Medical Labs
• Oil Industry
• Petroleum sector
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Power Generating units
• Pyrotechnics Manufacturers
• Research and Development Firms
• Seed and Nursery organizations
• Schools
• Testing Laboratories
• Technical firms
• Utility Companies

Remuneration after Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Master of Science in Applied Chemistry graduates will be paid in the range of Rs.10000/- to Rs.16000/- per month in most of the firms in the initial stage. After a couple of years they may earn around Rs.35000/- per month. In Public sector firms also they can get good salary packages and have good scope of getting promoted to senior positions within no time. This will reflect positively in their remuneration. Companies abroad will pay them around Rs.125000/- per month.