Department of Chemistry

Scheme of Studies

BS CHEMISTRY
The BS program is designed for students planning graduate study in chemistry and seeking career as professional chemists. 
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Intermediate (Pre-Medical / Pre-Engineering) with more than 60% marks.
  • A level and equivalent with premedical/pre-engineering
  • All other requirements as per university policy (please see university admission criteria for BS) 

Duration:                   4 years
Total Credit Hours:            136 

GROUPS

  • Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
  • Chemistry, Physics, Maths
Scheme of Studies           
Year I
Semester-I

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

CC / Eng-101

Language in Use

3 (3+0)

CC / PS-101

Pakistan Studies

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-101

Physical Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Min / Bot-101

Or

Min / Phy-101

Morphology of Plants

Or

Fundamentals of Physics

4 (3+1)

Min / Zoo-101

Or

Min / Math-101

Invertebrate Diversity

Or

Elementary Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus

4 (3+1)

Or

4 (4+0)

Total Credit Hours

17
 
Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

CC / Eng-102

Academic Reading & Writing

3 (3+0)

CC / Isl-101

Islamic Education

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-102

General Inorganic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Min / Bot-102

Or

Min / Phy-102

Diversity of Plants

Or

Computational Physics

4 (3+1)

Min / Zoo-102

Or

Min / Math-102

Vertebrate Diversity

Or

Complex Numbers and Analytical Geometry

4 (3+1)

Or

4 (4+0)

Total Credit Hours

17
Year-II           
Semester-III

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

CC / Eng-201

Communication Skills

3

CC / Stat-201

Basic Statistics

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-201

Organic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-202

Inorganic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Min / Bot-201

Or

Min / Phy-201

Or

Min / Zoo-201

Or

Min / Math-201

Plant Physiology and Ecology-I

Or

General Physics

Or

Animal Form and Function

Or

Three Dimensional Analytical Geometry and Differential equations

4 (3+1)

Or

4 (4+0)

Total Credit Hours

17
 
Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

CC / Eng-202

Advanced Academic Reading & Writing

3

CC / CS-201

Computer Applications

3 (2+1)

Maj / Chem-203

Special Topics-I

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-204

Special Topics-II

4 (3+1)

EC / Stat-201

Inferential Statistics

4

Total Credit Hours

18
Year-III          
Semester-V

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Maj / Chem-301

Physical Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-302

Inorganic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-303

Organic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-304

Analytical Chemistry

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-306

Biochemistry

2 (2+0)

EC / Math-301

Or

EC / ES-301

Basic Maths

Or

Introduction to Environmental Sciences

02

Total Credit Hours

18
Semester VI

Course Code.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Maj / Chem-308

Physical Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-309

Inorganic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-310

Organic Chemistry

4 (3+1)

Maj / Chem-311

Analytical Chemistry

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-313

Biochemistry

2 (2+0)

Maj / Chem-315

Research Methodology

02

Total Credit Hours

18
Year-IV                     
Semester-VII
Specialization in Physical Chemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Maj / Chem-401

Statistical Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-402

Polymer Chemistry

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-403

Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-404

Practicals in Physical Chemistry

4 (0+4)

Total Credit Hours

16
OR
Specialization in Inorganic Chemistry

Maj / Chem-405

Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-406

Inorganic Spectroscopy

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-407

Organometallics

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-408

Practicals in Inorganic Chemistry

4 (0+4)

Total Credit Hours

16
OR
Specialization in Organic Chemistry

Maj / Chem-409

Structure Elucidation of Natural Products

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-410

Organic Synthesis

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-411

Name Reactions

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-412

Practicals in Organic Chemistry

4 (0+4)

Total Credit Hours

16
OR
Specialization in Analytical Chemistry

Maj / Chem-413

Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-414

Electroanalytical Techniques

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-415

Nuclear Techniques

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-416

Practicals in Analytical Chemistry

4 (0+4)

Total Credit Hours

16
OR
Specialization in Biochemistry

Maj / Chem-417

Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-418

Biochemical Techniques

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-419

Molecular Biology

4 (4+0)

Maj / Chem-420

Practicals in Biochemistry

4 (0+4)

Total Credit Hours

16
OR
Year-IV         
Semester-VIII
Specialization in Physical Chemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Maj / Chem-429

Chemical Kinetics

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-430

Photochemistry and Radiation Chemistry

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-431

Solid State and Surface Chemistry

3 (3+0)
OR
Specialization in Inorganic Chemistry

Maj / Chem-432

Organic Reagents and Homogenous Catalysis

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-433

Polymers and Materials Chemistry

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-434

Nuclear and Magneto Chemistry

3 (3+0)
OR
Specialization in Organic Chemistry

Maj / Chem-435

Heterocyclic Chemistry

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-436

Reactive Intermediates and Molecular Rearrangements

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-437

Organic Polymers

3 (3+0)
OR
Specialization in Analytical Chemistry

Maj / Chem-438

Hyphenated Techniques

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-439

Advance Chromatography

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-440

Thermal Method of analysis

3 (3+0)
OR 
Specialization in Biochemistry

Maj / Chem-441

Physiological Chemistry and Chemotherapy

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-442

Microbiology and Immunology

3 (3+0)

Maj / Chem-443

Nutrition

3 (3+0)
 
Research/ Special Courses for all disciplines

Res / Chem-401

 

Res / Chem-402

 

Res / Chem-403

 

 

Maj/Chem-450

Maj/Chem-451

Maj/Chem-452

Maj/Chem-453

Research Thesis

Or

Report Writing

Or

Project/Internship

Or

(Any two courses)

Good Lab Practices

Environmental Chemistry

Chemistry of Atmospheric Pollutants

Water Pollution

6

 

6

 

6

 

 

3 (3+0)

3 (3+0)

3 (3+0)

3 (3+0)
Total Credit Hours in semester (VIII)                 15
 
Note: Research will be offered to students according to their merit. Students who do not qualify for research can opt either report writing, project or any two of the suggested courses (3 credit hours each) as per availability of faculty.
 
Grand Total Credit Hours = 136

MS CHEMISTRY (REGULAR AND SELF-SUPPORT)

The master of sciences in chemistry is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry who wish to advance their careers in the local chemical/ pharmaceutical industries, educational and research institutes. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • 16 years of education (B.S or Sc in relevant fields) or equivalent.
  • The candidates must have obtained 5/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 50% marks in annual system.
  • Entry test (50% qualifying marks) and interview organized by university is mandatory for
  • All other requirements as per university policy (Please see University admission criteria for MS).

Duration:2 years                                     
Total Credit Hours:36

SCHEME OF STUDIES

Semester 1

3 courses of 3 credit hours each (according to specialization opted)

1 practical course of 3 credit hour

Semester 2

4 courses of 3 credit hours each (according to specialization opted)

Semester 3 & 4

Seminar (2 Credit Hours)

Research and Thesis (10 Credit Hours)

SPECIALIZATION OFFERED

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Bio Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D CHEMISTRY

The Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry program provides a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective. The program is designed to produces well qualified chemists for educational institutions, government agencies, and industrial and business entities. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Minimum 18 years of education Phil / MS in Chemistry.
  • The candidates must have obtained 00/4.00 CGPA in semester or 60% marks in annual system.
  • Entry test (70% qualifying marks) and interview organized by university is mandatory for admission in D program.
  • Candidates working in Government/semi-government institutions have to submit NOC from concerned organiza
  • All other requirements as per university policy (Please see university admission criteria for D).
  • Admissions in PhD program will be carried out twice a year, in spring and in autumn depending on the availability of  seats.

SPECIALIZATION OFFERED

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Bio Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

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