Science graduates who have studied Chemistry as a subject can seek admission to M.Sc (Industrial Chemistry) in colleges like Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, and Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Applied Science. The course provides detailed knowledge in topics such as Heterocyclic, Electrochemistry, Radioactive Elements and Medicinal Chemistry. The course offers immense job opportunities in Pharmaceutical as well as food and beverage industries. Ranbaxy and Asian Paints are some of the major recruiters in this field.

Course Structure for M.Sc in Industrial Chemistry

Semester I

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry Analytical and Separation Techniques
• Physical Chemistry
• Lab Course-I

Semester II

• Advance Analytical Techniques and Computer Applications
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry    
• Natural Products, Cosmetics and Perfumery
• Environmental and Organometallic Chemistry  
• Lab Course-II

Semester III

• Polymer Chemistry
• Sugar, Pulp & Paper and Starch Industry
• Petroleum Chemistry and Agrochemicals
• Food Science and Biotechnology  
• Lab Course-III

Semester IV

• Cement
• Ceramic
• Fertilizer
• Glass
• Heavy and Fine Chemical Industries
• Paints
• Industrial Training and Project
• Seminar Presentation

The four semester course includes, industrial training, seminar presentation, preparation and presentation of project.

An overview of M.Sc in Industrial Chemistry

Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry is one of the highly professional job oriented course offered by reputed Universities. The duration of the course is 2 years. Those who have completed 3 years Bachelor’s degree in Science subjects and studied Chemistry as one subject are eligible to pursue this course. Most of the Universities consider a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate in qualifying examination for admission procedure.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
• Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar
• Integral University
• Jain University
• Kuvempu University, Shimoga
• Janta College, Bakewar
• Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalay
• Punjab University, Chandigarh
• Shivaji University
• Sir M.V. Government Science College
• Amity Institute of Applied Science
• School of Education - Vels University
• University Institute Of Chemical Engineering And Technology, Punjab
• Pramukh Swami Science and H.D. Patel arts college, Gujarat
• A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous)
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University,  Uttar Pradesh
• Jiwaji University
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Alagappa University
• Jodhpur Lachoo Memorial College of Science & Technology
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
• Kakatiya University
• Yogi Vemana University
• A Veeraiya vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur
• Agrawal P G College
• Alankar Mahila P G Mahavidyalaya
• Banasthali University
• Central University of Rajasthan
• Global Institute of Information Technology
• Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre
• Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Applied Science
• Malviya National Institute of Technology
• Singhania University
• National Institute of Technology, Warangal

Opportunities after Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

State Public Service Commission often recruits Post graduates in Industrial Chemistry in Research Departments in water and soil pollution laboratories and pollution control boards. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has recently invited applications for the post of ‘Chemist’, offering salary between Rs. 9,300-Rs.34, 800/- per month. They can also join as Assistant Officers in firms like Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Firms like Arichem group, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Heranba Industries Ltd also offer similar job profiles. Candidates can work as Analytical Chemist, Biomedical Chemist, Production Chemist and Chemical Engineering Associate in these firms.