Postgraduate Program in Chemistry

Part One (At lest 6 course units)

Compulsory courses (3 course units, * not counting credits  *not countiing credits for Plan A1)

• CHM-601 Scientific Writing I*

• CHM-602 Scientific Writing II*

• CHM-681 Seminar I*

• CHM-682 Seminar II*

• At least 3 course units from Core courses

Selective courses (3 course units)

• At least 3 crouse units from sub-section e.g. Inorganic, Organic, Analytical or Physical Chemistry.

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Plan A1

• CHM-920 Thesis 12 course units

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Plan A2

• CHM-921 Thesis 6 course units

Master of Science (Chemistry) structure

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science shall follow a parts-based course of study, which shall consist of totalling at least 12 course units, comprising:

• Part One and Part Two as defined by the Schedule to the Degree

• Completion of a Subject

Requirements

Total creadits to the value of 12 course units normally consisting of taught courses and thesis. Candidates may complete a subject by passing at least 12 course units in a subject including:

• A thesis of at 6 course units;

• At least 6 course units, including where identified in the Schedule to the Degree and,  and 1 course unit fo two Scientific Writing course (not counting the credit) and any compulsory papers.

Master of Science - Plan A1 (Research only)

Admission to the Master of Science - Plan A1  is open to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, or close equivalent one with the following minimum pre-requisites:

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 or equivalent;

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 or equivalent and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in major or related field of study;

• Approved by postgraduate program committee 

Master of Science - Plan A2

(Course Work and Research)

Admission to the Master of Science - Plan A2  is open to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, or close equivalent one with the following minimum pre-requisites:

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 or equivalent;

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 or equivalent and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in major or related field of study;

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 and work experiences in related fields of study for at least 1 year with a recommendation letter from the workplace or the supervisor;

• Approved by postgraduate program committee 

Plan A2

Coureses

Part Two

Plan A1

Total creadits to the value of 12 course units normally consisting only thesis. Candidates may complete a subject by passing at least 12 course units in a subject including:

• A thesis of 12 course units;

• At least 2 course units (not counting the credits), 1 course unit of two Scientific Writing course and 1 course unit of Seminar.