The Department of Chemistry started regular functioning in 2015, for BS and MS Programs. The course offered in the Department of Chemistry at BUITEMS is according to the scheme of studies approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to meet the national and international standards. Presently, the Department of Chemistry offers 4 years (8 semesters) BS program, 2 years (4 semesters) MS program and three years (6 semesters) PhD program in Chemistry. Our vibrant and highly qualified faculty includes 11 PhD degree holders with vast teaching and research experience with international exposure in different fields of Chemistry.
The Department is currently offering specialization in five disciplines, viz., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry in its morning and evening programs.
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to create a conducive environment of learning for its undergraduate and postgraduate students and to achieve excellence in the area of research and education. The basic objective of the Department of Chemistry is to educate the next generation of chemists with the capacity to solve real problems and provide leadership that can lead to the economic transformation of society.
Admission Requirement
- F.Sc with Chemistry from any recognized board or equivalent with at
least 45% marks.
- Qualifying aptitude test with at least the desirable percentage as
decided by the Admission Committee.
Degree Requirement
- Total Credit Hours: 140
- Total Courses: 44
- Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.0
- Academic rules
* For details Program Schema
Program Schema
The BS Chemistry is a 4-years (8-semesters)
programme in which students are required to complete a specified number of courses:
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First Semester
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S. No
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Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-101
|
Inorganic Chemistry-I
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Comp-101
|
Introduction to Computer
|
2
|
1
|
|
3
|
Math-101
|
Mathematics-I
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Hum-101
|
Pak. Studies
|
2
|
0
|
|
5
|
Eng-101
|
Functional English
|
3
|
0
|
|
6
|
Phy-101
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Physics
|
2
|
1
|
|
Total
|
15
|
3
|
|
Second Semester
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|
S. No
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Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-102
|
Organic Chemistry-I
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Chem-103
|
Environmental Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-104
|
Food and Nutrition Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Math-102
|
Mathematics-II
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Hum-102
|
Islamic Studies / Ethics
|
2
|
0
|
|
6
|
Eng-102
|
Communication Skills
|
3
|
0
|
|
Total
|
17
|
1
|
|
Third Semester
|
|
S.No
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Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-201
|
Physical Chemistry-1
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Chem-203
|
Basic Forensic Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-202
|
Industrial Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Hum-201
|
Introduction to Psychology
|
2
|
0
|
|
5
|
Stat-201
|
Statistics
|
3
|
1
|
|
6
|
Eng-201
|
Academic Reading & Writing
|
3
|
0
|
|
Total
|
17
|
2
|
|
Fourth Semester
|
|
S.No
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Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-208
|
Analytical Chemistry-I
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Chem-204
|
Applied Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-205
|
Biochemistry-I
|
3
|
1
|
|
4
|
Chem-206
|
Soil Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Res-201
|
Research Methods
|
3
|
0
|
|
6
|
Chem-207
|
Fuel Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
Total
|
18
|
2
|
|
Fifth Semester
|
|
S.No
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Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-302
|
Biochemistry-II
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Chem-303
|
Inorganic Chemistry-II
|
3
|
1
|
|
3
|
Chem-305
|
Organic Chemistry-II
|
3
|
1
|
|
4
|
Chem-307
|
Physical Chemistry-II
|
3
|
1
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Sixth Semester
|
|
S.No
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Course Code
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Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-301
|
Analytical Chemistry-II
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
Chem-304
|
Inorganic Chemistry-III
|
3
|
1
|
|
3
|
Chem-306
|
Organic Chemistry-III
|
3
|
1
|
|
4
|
Chem-308
|
Physical Chemistry-III
|
3
|
1
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Note: Specialization will be offered in five disciplines, including: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry in seventh & eighth semesters of the 4-year BS-program.
Courses of Specialization in Inorganic Chemistry:
|
Seventh Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-401
|
Inorganic Reaction Mechanism, π- Acceptor Ligands and Inorganic Polymer
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-402
|
Recent Research in Inorganic Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-403
|
Inorganic Spectroscopy
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-404
|
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-405
|
Inorganic Special Lab-I
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-406A
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
S.No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-407
|
Organometallics
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-408
|
Symmetry and Magneto-chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-409
|
Radio and Nuclear Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-410
|
Nanochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-411
|
Inorganic Special Lab-II
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-406B
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Courses of Specialization in Organic Chemistry:
|
Seventh Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-412
|
Heterocyclic and Organometallic Compounds
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-413
|
Reactive Intermediates
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-414
|
Recent Research in Organic Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-415
|
Organic Spectroscopy
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-416
|
Organic Special Lab-I
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-417A
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-418
|
Natural Products
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-419
|
Organic Synthesis
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-410
|
Nanochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-421
|
Medicinal Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-422
|
Organic Special Lab-II
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-417B
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Courses of Specialization in Physical Chemistry:
|
Seventh Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-423
|
Electrochemistry and Statistical Thermodynamics
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-424
|
Recent Research in Physical Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-425
|
Quantum Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-426
|
Molecular Spectroscopy
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-427
|
Physical Special Lab-I
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-428A
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
S.No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-429
|
Chemical Kinetics
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-410
|
Nanochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-431
|
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-432
|
Polymer Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-433
|
Physical Special Lab-II
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-428B
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Courses of Specialization in Biochemistry:
|
Seventh Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-434
|
Metabolism and Immunology
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-435
|
Protein Chemistry and Enzymology
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-436
|
Recent Research in Biochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-437
|
Molecular Biology
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-438
|
Biochemistry Special Lab-I
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-439A
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
S.No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-440
|
Nutrition and Plant Biochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-441
|
Clinical Biochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-410
|
Nanochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-443
|
Molecular Spectroscopy
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-444
|
Biochemistry Special Lab-II
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-439B
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Courses of Specialization in Analytical Chemistry:
|
Seventh Semester
|
|
S. No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-445
|
Electro-Analytical Techniques
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-446
|
Advanced Separation Techniques
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-447
|
Advance Microscopy
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-448
|
Recent Research in Analytical Chemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-449
|
Analytical Special Lab-I
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-450A
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
S.No
|
Course Code
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
Theory
|
Lab
|
|
1
|
Chem-451
|
Luminescence Spectroscopy and Thermal Analysis
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
Chem-410
|
Nanochemistry
|
3
|
0
|
|
3
|
Chem-453
|
Food and Drug Analysis
|
3
|
0
|
|
4
|
Chem-454
|
Environmental Analysis
|
3
|
0
|
|
5
|
Chem-455
|
Analytical Special Lab-II
|
0
|
1
|
|
6
|
Chem-450B
|
Research Thesis / Research Project / Position Paper (literature survey)
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
12
|
4
|
Admission Requirement
- 16 years of education in Chemistry or equivalent [e.g. BS (4 years) /MSc
etc.] from any recognized university with 50 % marks or CGPA of 2.0/4.
- GAT-General with 50% score or GAT-Subjective with 60% score or GRE
subjective (International) with 50 percentile
Degree Requirement
- Total Credit Hours: 30
- Total Courses: 24
- Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
- Academic rules
* For details Program Schema
Program Schema
Admission Requirement
- HEC recognized MS or equivalent Degree (18 years of Education) with a
minimum of 30 credit hours (24 credit hour graduate-level courses + 6
credit hours thesis) in Chemistry with 1st Division or equivalent grade
or CGPA 3 out of 4.
- GRE International Subject Test with 60 percentile score or GAT subject
test with 60 % marks is also required for the admission.
Degree Requirement
- Total Credit Hours: 18
- Total Courses: 6
- Minimum CGPA ≥ 3.0
- Academic rules
* For details Program Schema