Chemistry is one of the central sciences that are concerned with the composition of matter and how matter changes. It involves the study of substances, with a focus on composition, characteristics, changes, reactions, uses, benefits and dangers. The knowledge of chemistry is crucial to man’s health and safety. Chemists specialize in four main disciplines, namely inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. The Industrial Chemistry Programme provides a broad education within chemistry with applications of mathematical, engineering and management principles. Students are able to learn and gain experience to enable them to venture into the industrial field and public sectors. Students are exposed to instructions and research projects in Instrumental Analysis, Nanochemistry, Chemical Spectroscopy, Organic Synthesis, Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Composites, Environmental Chemistry and Catalytic Chemistry.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this course is to (i) provide students with quality education in the various disciplines of chemistry (ii) train students in scientific, mathematical and management skills with the intention to provide skills of problem solving, analysis, organization, evaluation and supervision in preparation for their role in industrial management, research and development in chemistry (iii) provide a positive and versatile approach to the acquisition of knowledge and skills in order to promote life-long learning.

Graduates of the programme have employment opportunities in the industrial and public sector. They can be chemists, technologists and process engineers in the processing and production industries. They can be involved in quality control, analysis and marketing in industries based on petrochemicals, rubber, plastic, palm oil, pharmaceuticals, food processing, paints and colorings, soap and cosmetics, textiles and dyes; and electronics. Graduates are also employed in jobs that involve research, consultancy and development, environmental monitoring and education.