Faculty of Natural Sciences - Lahore College for Women University

MS PROGRAM
(2 years degree program)
The master of sciences in chemistry program is designed mainly for individuals with a
bachelor’s degree in chemistry who wish to advance their careers in the local chemical/
pharmaceutical industries, educational institute and various research institutes such as
PINSTECH and PCSIR etc.
Learning OBJECTIVES
• To produce graduates who can chase the profession to the highest academic
standards.
• To create high level professionals in the field of chemistry who can serve in sectors
of the national economy such as agriculture, industry, education and health.
• To turn out graduates who can make significant contribution to the social, political
and economic lives of the people of this country.
• To present eminant programs of study those are academically motivating and
offer a solid basis for exhilarating and rewarding careers.
Outcomes of this EDUCATION
• Students ought to expand their professional basics through activities such as teach
ing, internships and research activities.
• Students should be capable of exchanging scientific results in writing in oral
presentation.
• Students must acquire the basic knowledge required to carry out independent
chemical research.
• Students should be expert in their specialized area of chemistry and successfully
complete an advance research project.
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
3 courses of 3 credit hours each (according to specialization opted)
1 practical*/course of 3 credit hour
Eligibility CRITERIA
• 16 years of education (B.S or
M.sc in relevant fields) or
equivalent.
• The candidates must have
obtained 2.5/4.00 CGPA in
semester system or 50% marks
in annual system.
• Qualifying GAT general (50%
qualifying marks) is required to
apply for admission.
• Entry test (50% qualifying marks)
and interview organized by
university is mandatory for
admission.
• All other requirements as per
university policy (Please see
University admission criteria for
MS).
Duration:
2 years
Total Credit Hours: 36
SPECIALIZATION OFFERED
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Bio Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
● Seminar (2 Credit Hours)
● Research and Thesis (10 Credit Hours)
Note: *Only offered in LCWU.
Semester 3 & 4
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