Programme Details

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Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Duration : 2 Years Credits : 180

This programme offers a specialised MSc degree in a field that underpins the application of chemistry and chemical applications. The programme has a duration of 2 years.

Why study this programme?

  • The program equips students with the experience and knowledge to make distinctive contributions in future careers in fields which rely on chemical principles, particularly in research.
  • It augments the existing transferable skills of students, especially in areas of data acquisition and handling, literature searching, report writing and oral presentational skills, necessary for continued professional development.
  • It inculcates a greater knowledge and deeper understanding of particular areas of chemistry through research-led teaching.

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted into the programme if they hold a strong (high) pass Bachelor’s level degree in Chemistry or a field related to the chemical sciences obtained from accredited institutions of higher learning. The strong (high) pass is judged using the University of Malawi’s undergraduate qualification framework.

Program Structure

The focus of the course is the research project but there will be training opportunities though out the program. Each student is supervised by two or more members. In the end of first semester students will submit a written proposal and present it. Research proceeds with reporting of progress and the thesis will be submitted within two years of thier enrollment on the programme. The degree is examined by thesis and oral examination by three examiners. In addition to their research work, students will be required to attend and participate in other activities such as attending seminars, offer tutorials to BSC students etc.

This is a research programme

Career Opportunities/Prospects

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Quality Control/Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Materials Scientist
  • Environmental Chemist

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