Pioneer Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours program consists of traditional chemistry fields like physical, analytical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. In addition, the chemistry knowledge and skills are enhanced with contemporary chemistry courses like polymer chemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, and computational chemistry courses. To further enrich the chemistry experience, students in the program are required to choose elective courses from the field of applied chemistry, environmental chemistry, and food chemistry. Examples of the elective courses offered are Industrial Chemistry, Catalysis, Food Bioprocessing, Macro Food Components Chemistry and Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Marine Chemistry.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Serdang
Intakes
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Sem 1:
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry
- Calculus
- Malaysian Nationhood
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Internalization of Ethics and Civilization
- Sem 2:
- Organic Chemistry I
- Physics II
- Basic Entrepreneurship
- Thinking Skills
- Academic Interaction and Presentation
Year 2
- Sem 1:
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry
- Academic Writing
- Polymer Chemistry
- Agriculture and Life
- Elective
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Sem 2:
- Public Oration
- Organic Chemistry II
- Chemical Spectroscopy
- Physical Chemistry
- Student Volunteerism
- Elective
- Public Oration
Year 3
- Sem 1:
- Computational Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry III
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Elective
- Computational Chemistry
- Sem 2:
- Chemical Kinetics
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Bachelor Dissertation
- Elective
- Chemical Kinetics
Year 4
- Sem 1:
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Bachelor Dissertation
- Elective
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Sem 2:
- Industrial TrainingIndustrial Training
Career Opportunities
- Chemist
- Science Officer
- Academic Staff
- Marketing and Technical Officers
- Research Officer
- Training Officer
- Administrative and Diplomatic Officer
- Forensic Science Chemist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Education Services Officer
- Quality Control Officer
- Laboratory Executive
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an A Level or the equivalent of 12 years of primary education) with the minimum grade of 80% and above, OR Have obtained a Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00; AND Have fulfilled specific entrance requirements for some programs, particularly in the sciences field.
[Please check the requirements for the courses. More information can be found at: https://akademik.upm.edu.my/international_student_admission-3955]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must be proficient in the English Language as this language
is the medium of instruction at the University.
IELTS band 5.5 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
MUET band 3 and above; or
CIEP level 107 and above; or
PTE Score of 43 and above; or
Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill)
Score 154 and above
