M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences Programme

• Students will perform an independent research project in one semester in the broad area of chemical science under the close supervision of a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry.
• A list of project titles will be shared with students at the start of each academic year for them to confirm a project in either Sem 1 or 2. This mutually selected process between student & faculty member will be done only once a year.
• A change in project supervisor is not allowed once the project selection is finalized.

• Part 1 is a hands-on lab training covering syntheses, characterization and computational modelling to equip students with the necessary laboratory skills and chemical knowledge to embark on a capstone project (Part 2).
• Part 2 is a capstone project where students work in groups under a themed project with a Supervisor. This capstone project will impart students with experience in conducting research.
• A list of project titles will be shared with students at the start of each academic year for them to confirm a project in either Sem 1 or 2. This mutually selected process between student & faculty member will be done only once a year.
• A change in project supervisor is not allowed once the project selection is finalized.

• The course is divided into two parts:
  Organic Chemistry: This section covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry, including stereochemistry, polar reactions, and pericyclic reactions. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in these areas.
• Inorganic Chemistry: This section explores the theories and concepts of modern inorganic chemistry, focusing on earth-abundant main group elements and first-row transition metals. It highlights historical discoveries and recent advances in the field, emphasizing chemical bonding, molecular and extended structures, reactivity in solid and solution states, and applications of molecular and polymeric inorganic systems.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of physical and analytical chemistry, equipping Master’s students with the theoretical knowledge necessary for advanced research and professional development.

• Physical Chemistry: This section covers the fundamentals of physical chemistry, including thermochemistry and interfaces, quantum mechanics and molecular interactions, and chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics.
• Analytical Chemistry: This section covers key topics such as spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, NMR, MS), chromatography (GC, LC, etc.), mass spectrometry, data analysis, and computational tools. Case studies and real-world applications will be illustrated.