Masters of Science in Chemistry (Coursework and Dissertation)

Programme Type : Post Graduate Programme Duration : 24 Months Academic Unit : College Of Natural And Applied Sciences

Entry requirements

An applicant must hold a first degree of the University of Dar es Salaam or an equivalent degree from a recognized university. An applicant holding a Pass degree can be admitted provided she/he has an overall grade of B or higher in Chemistry at the Undergraduate level.

Programme Requirements

For a candidate to be awarded a MSc in Chemistry (Coursework and Dissertation), he/she must earn a minimum of 180 credits of which a minimum of 120 credits are from coursework and 60 credits from the dissertation. Students will be compelled to do a minimum of 60 credits per semester.

Courses

Year 1

Course Code

Course Title

Status

Semester

Credits

CH 617

Advanced Thermodynamics

Core

1

12

CH 609

Chemical Speciation

Core

1

8

CH 606

Coordination Chemistry

Core

1

12

CH 607

Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry

Core

1

12

*CH 331

Chemometrics

Option

1

8

CH 614

Molecular Imprinting Technology

Option

1

12

CH 611

Heterocyclic Chemistry

Option

1

8

CH 610

Surface and Colloid Chemistry

Option

1

8

CH 608

Advances in Organic Synthesis

Core

2

12

CH 630

Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation

Core

2

12

CH 603

Solid State Chemistry

Core

2

12

CH 613

Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Core

2

8

CH 394

Fundamentals of Theoretical Chemistry

Option

2

12

CH 612

Advanced Chemical Kinetics

Option

2

12

*CH 357

Fuel Chemistry and Technology

Option

2

8

*CH 379

Organometallic Chemistry

Option

2

12

CH 616

Chemistry of Natural Products II

Option

2

12

SC 601

Advanced Research Methods

Option

2

12

 

Year 2

CH 699

Dissertation

Core

 

60

           

*Students are allowed to opt up to a maximum of 16 credits of the recommended 300 - series courses PROVIDED they did not take those courses in their undergraduate programs.