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Faculty of Natural Sciences - Lahore College for Women University

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Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry<br />

Chemistry<br />

Overview<br />

Chemistry department was established in 1922, right from the day <strong>Lahore</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Women</strong> was founded.<br />

Graduate program was started in 1958 while B.Sc Honours (3 years), M.Sc. Chemistry and PhD programs<br />

were <strong>of</strong>fered in 2003. Currently BS (4 years), M.Sc. (2 years), MS (2 years) and Ph.D courses are being<br />

taught. Chemistry is the major discipline in LCWU, <strong>Lahore</strong> gradually progressing in with higher education<br />

commission <strong>of</strong> Pakistan’s commitment to <strong>of</strong>fer excellent education and contend <strong>for</strong> research in field <strong>of</strong> chemistry.<br />

It is great pride <strong>for</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry that a renowned researcher Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Bushra Khan is<br />

working as the Head <strong>of</strong> Chemistry Department. Chemistry department is one <strong>of</strong> the best departments <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>University</strong> in which thirteen Ph.D, four M.S and four M.Sc faculty members are serving in the fields <strong>of</strong> Physical,<br />

Organic, Inorganic, Analytical and Biochemistry.<br />

The department <strong>of</strong> chemistry endeavors to be a nationally recognized model <strong>for</strong> educating and preparing<br />

students to contribute and compete in the ever changing, technology centered modern world. To achieve this<br />

vision the department is committed to provide best educational environment by:<br />

• Frequent interactions between faculty and students<br />

• Independent thought<br />

• Collegial exchange <strong>of</strong> Ideas and high ethical standards<br />

• Use <strong>of</strong> modern educational technology in lectures and laboratory courses<br />

However, our actual pride is our confident well educated and competent faculty and female students who<br />

occupy the best position in industry, medical, pharmaceutical, academia as well as in the world.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Bushra Khan<br />

Head <strong>of</strong> the Department<br />

Job OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Chemistry plays imperative role in almost every other scientific field. As a result, a degree in<br />

chemistry train students <strong>for</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> careers such as Industrial Chemistry, Toxicology,<br />

Academics, Government Careers, Forensic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental <strong>Sciences</strong><br />

and Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essions: Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians and Pharmacists etc.<br />

Degree Programs OFFERED<br />

• BS Chemistry<br />

• M.Sc. Chemistry<br />

(2 years - evening)<br />

• MS Chemistry<br />

• PhD Chemistry<br />

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