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Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) with Honours

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) with Honours Program at UTM University Malaysia is a four-year undergraduate program that provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in chemistry. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in industries such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and environmental science, or for further studies in chemistry or related fields.

Entry Requirement

  • A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre – university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country; and
  • Pass the English Proficiency requirements

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Chemists or Scientists
  • Chemists or process engineers
  • Academics or researchers
  • Quality control
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Environmental Chemist

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

YEAR 1(SEMESTER 1)

  • Malay Language for Communication 2 (International Students only)
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry Practical I
  • Main Group Elements
  • Inorganic Chemistry Practical I
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
  • Basic Laboratory Skills

YEAR 1(SEMESTER 2)

  • Value and Identity
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry Practical I
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry Practical II
  • Information Literacy
  • Mathematical Methods I

YEAR 2(SEMESTER 3)

  • Professional Communication Skills 1
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Spectrometric Methods of Analysis
  • Analytical Chemistry Practical II
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Physical Chemistry Practical I
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry

YEAR 2(SEMESTER 4)

  • Service Learning & Community Engagement Courses
  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry Practical II
  • Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry Practical II
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Research Methodology and Information Retrieval (HW)

YEAR 3(SEMESTER 5)

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Free Elective

Electives (choose 12 Credits)

  • Application of Spectroscopy
  • Separation Methods
  • Chemical Reactions Process
  • Quality Management System
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers

YEAR 3(SEMESTER 6)

  • Professional Communication Skills 2
  • Foreign Language for Communication
  • Undergraduate Project I
  • Modelling and Simulation

Electives (Choose 9 Credits)

  • Surface and Colloid Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Solid State Chemistry
  • Instrumentation Competency
  • Green Chemistry
  • Chemistry of Biomolecules
  • Nanochemistry
  • Nuclear Chemistry

YEAR 4(SEMESTER 7)

  • Undergraduate Project II

Elective (Choose 12 credits)

  • Energy Materials
  • Metabolism of Biomolecules
  • Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Thermal Chemistry
  • Electroanalytical Chemistry
  • Applications of Computer in Chemistry
  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Special Topic in Chemistry
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • Advanced Physical Chemistry
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry
  • Forensic Analytical Instrumentation
  • Forensic Chemistry

YEAR 4(SEMESTER 8)

  • Research Training (Practical)
  • Research Training (Report)

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Research scientist
  • Lab specialist
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnologist

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