Master of Science in Chemistry is a 2 year post graduate program offered for aspirants who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or its allied field. This program focuses on the study of higher level aspects in the field of Chemistry.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Science in Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the promising specializations which provide a lot of career openings in various sectors. These graduates can also opt for certain higher studies that will reflect positively in the overall career aspects. Specific certifications can be done in this field that will help to achieve heights in the field. Remuneration will be good as well for graduates in this field.

Eligibility required for Master of Science in Chemistry

• Aspirants should hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or its allied field from any authorized University or Institute to apply for this course.
• Good marks in the specific qualifying exam must be needed to get admitted into any good College.
• They need to be at least 20 years to apply for this program.

Application Procedure of Master of Science in Chemistry

The exact procedure for application will vary with the selected institution for pursuing this program. All relevant details could be collected from the respective Institute’s website. Fees will be different depending on the category of the students. Mostly the admission process will be carried out giving emphasis on the marks in the qualifying exam and also on the score in the entrance tests if any.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Chemistry

• Aditanar College of Arts and Science Manonmaniam
• Agarchand Manmul Jain College
• Alagappa University
• Andhra Loyola College
• Andhra University (AU)
• Anna Adarsh College for Women
• CBM College of Arts and Science
• Chanda Kantaiah Memorial Arts and Science College
• Christian College
• CMS College
• D.B. Pampa College
• D.G. Vaishnav College
• Islamiah Women’s Arts and Science College
• J.J College of Arts and Science
• J.K.K.Nataraja College of Arts & Science
• Jamal Mohamed College
• Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya
• Kamadhenu College of Arts and Science
• D.A.V. College
• Dayanand Anglo - Vedic College
• Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College
• Dayanand Girls’ Post Graduate College
• Delhi College of Distance Education
• Dyal Singh College
• Bhadrak Autonomous College
• Bharat Prava Technical & Professional Studies
• Cotton College
• Dharanidhar College
• Gangadhar Meher College
• Banasthali University
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Holkar Science College
• Indira Priyadarshini College
• Career Institute of Rural Development
• A.P.A. College of Arts and Culture
• A.R.C. Viswanathan College
• Erode Arts College for Women
• Ethiraj College for Women
• Farook Arts & Science College
• Fatima Mata National College
• Kamadhenu College of Arts and Science
• Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-Graduate Studies
• Karpagam Arts and Science College
• Karunya University School of Science and Humanities
• Khadir Mohideen College

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Chemistry

Semester 1

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry (Statistical and Chemical Thermodynamics)
• Analytical Chemistry
• Practical
• Viva voce

Semester 2

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Macromolecular Physical Chemistry-I
• Spectroscopy
• Practical
• Viva voce

Semester 3

• Separation Techniques
• Inorganic Spectroscopy
• Symmetry and Group Theory
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Practical / Dissertation
• Viva voce

Semester 4

• Selected Topics in Chemistry
• Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Bonding in Complexes
• Practical / Dissertation
• Viva voce

Text Books on Master of Science in Chemistry

• Physical Method in Chemistry by R.S.Drago
• Quantum Chemistry by R.K.Prasad
• Introductory Quantum Chemistry by A.K. Chandra
• Quantum Mechanics by Chatwal & Anand
• Introduction to Magnetochemistry by Alan Earnshaw
• Elements of Magnetochemistry by Dutta & Syamal
• Thermodynamics for Chemists by Samuel Glasstone
• Statistical Thermodynamics by L. K. Nash
• Thermodynamics by Gurdeep and Rajesh
• Fundamentals of analytical chemistry by D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F. J. Holler and Crouch
• Analytical Chemistry by G. D. Christian
• Quantitative Analysis by R. A. Day Jr and A. L. Underwood
• Analytical Chemistry by Principles by J. K. Kennedy and W. B. Saunders
• Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis by B. K. Sharma
• Food Analysis by S. N. Mahindru
• Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis by Willard, Merit and Dean
• Environmental Chemistry by A. K. De
• An Introduction to air pollution by R. K. Trivedi and P. K. Goel
• Principles of Environmental Chemistry by H. Kolhandaraman and Geetha Swaminathan
• Atmospheric Pollution by Black W
• Fundamentals of Photochemistry by Rohtgi-Mukherjee
• Stereochemistry of organic compound by P.S. Kalsi
• Pericyclic reactions by S. M. Mukherjee
• Organic Photochemistry by J. Coxon & B. Halton
• Introduction Photochemistry by A. Cox
• Polymer Chemistry by Bruno Vollmert
• Principles of Polymer Systems by F. Rodriguez
• Polymer Science by V. R. Gowariker, N. V. Vishwanathan and J. Shreedha
• Inorganic Reaction Mechanism by J.O. Edwards, Benjamin
• Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions by F.Basolo & R.G.Pearson
• Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry by Skoog&West, Holt,Rinehart And Winston
• Designing organic synthesis by S. Warren, Wiley
• Some modern methods for organic synthesis by W. Carruthers
• Principles of organic synthesis by R. Norman & J. M. Coxon
• Advanced organic chemistry by F.A. Carey & R. J. Sundberg
• Organic synthesis - concept, methods & starting materials by J. Fuhrhop
• Modern synthetic reactions by H.O. House, W.A. Benjamin
• Disconnection approach by Warren
• Strategies for organic drug synthesis & design by D. Lednicer John Wiley
• Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, William O. Foye, Lippincott, William and Wilkins
• Total synthesis of Natural products, Apsimon
• Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry by A. Kar
• Pharmaceutical substances by A. Kaleemann & Engle

Job and Career after Master of Science in Chemistry

Job Types

• Analytical Chemist
• Biochemist
• Biomedical Technician
• Chemical Analyst
• Chemist
• Food & Drug Analyst
• Industrial Research Scientist
• Lab Analyst
• Laboratory Assistant
• Materials Technologist
• Production Chemist
• Quality Supervisor
• Research & Development Manager
• Safety Health and Environment Specialist
• Technician

Employment Areas

• Medical Research units
• Manufacturing and Processing Firms
• Testing Labs
• Technical units
• Utility sector
• Waste-water Plant management units
• Engineering firms
• Medical Labs
• Oil Industry
• Petroleum Firms
• Pharmaceutical sector
• Power Generating firms
• Pyrotechnics Manufacturers
• Research and Development units
• Seed and Nursery units
• Agricultural Research Services
• Biotechnology organizations
• Chemical Industry
• Chemicals Manufacturing Companies
• Cosmetic units
• Education Sector
• Forensic Crime Research units
• Food Institutes
• Health Care Providers
• Heavy Chemicals sector
• Hospitals
• Industrial Laboratories

Remuneration after Master of Science in Chemistry

Master of Science in Chemistry graduates will get paid around Rs.27000/- per month in Government organizations. These people might get a salary of around Rs.45000/- per month in Private sector units. They will be offered around Rs.100000/- to Rs.300000/- per month in firms abroad.