B. Sc. (Hons) Applied Chemistry programme is a 3-year course that provides an excellent background for a professional chemist working in the industry. It combines fundamental knowledge and applied skills necessary to meet the demands of industries. This programme is built up on strong chemical analysis and instrumental analysis foundation with various other chemical applications in areas such as chemical technology, polymer, food and environmental chemistry. Students are also exposed to areas of quality control and assurance, production management, marketing and safety. UiTM Applied Chemistry graduates are renowned for their hands-on experience and practical knowledge.
Graduates from this programme are eligible for registration as qualified chemists with the Institut Kimia Malaysia (Chemical Institute of Malaysia).
Graduates may be employed as chemists, process engineers, waste treatment consultants, quality control managers, production executives and researchers in many industries, government and research institutions.
Graduates of this programme may pursue their studies up to the MSc. and PhD levels in the field of Analytical Chemistry and other fields of Applied Chemistry.
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